About the Needle-billed Hermit
The Needle-billed Hermit (Phaethornis philippii) is a species of bird in the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), within the order Apodiformes. This family contains 363 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code nebher1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Phaethornis philippii |
| Species Codes | nebher1, NBHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Needle-billed Hermit belong to?
The Needle-billed Hermit (Phaethornis philippii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Needle-billed Hermit?
The Needle-billed Hermit is a member of the Hummingbirds family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Needle-billed Hermit sighting?
You can log sightings of Needle-billed Hermit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nebher1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hummingbirds 363 species
More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
44
iNat Observations
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