- Planalto Hermit
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Planalto Hermit Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Apodiformes Family: Trochilidae Genus: Phaethornis Species: P. pretrei Binomial name Phaethornis pretrei
(Lesson & DeLattre, 1839)The Planalto Hermit (Phaethornis pretrei) is a species of bird in the Trochilidae family, the hummingbirds. It is found in eastern and south-central Brazil, eastern Bolivia, Paraguay, and marginally in north-western Argentina.
It is usually easily recognized by its relatively large size, broad white tips to all the rectrices, and cinnamon-buff underparts and rump – the latter contrasing clearly with its tail and remaining upperparts.
This is essentially a non-forest hermit, being found in a wide range of open and semi-open habitats, including Caatinga, Cerrado, and the Pantanal. It is widespread and generally common, and therefore considered to be of Least Concern by BirdLife International.
References
- BirdLife International 2004. Phaethornis pretrei. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007.
External links
- Stamps (for Brazil) (incorrect RangeMap)
- Planalto Hermit photo gallery VIREO Photo-High Res
- Photo-"High Resolution"-(Publication cover); Article "Friends of Ornithology"
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