About the Sooty-capped Hermit
The sooty-capped hermit is a species of bird in the family Trochilidae, the hummingbirds. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Phaethornis augusti |
| Species Codes | socher1, SCHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sooty-capped Hermit belong to?
The Sooty-capped Hermit (Phaethornis augusti) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Sooty-capped Hermit?
The sooty-capped hermit is a species of bird in the family Trochilidae, the hummingbirds. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Sooty-capped Hermit sighting?
You can log sightings of Sooty-capped Hermit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code socher1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
88
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