Broad-tipped hermit

Overview

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The broad-tipped hermit is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Distribution

Region

Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil

Typical Environment

Occurs in the humid and semi-humid Atlantic Forest belt and adjacent secondary growth in northeastern Brazil, including coastal forest fragments and shaded plantations. It keeps mostly to the dark understory, along forest edges, stream corridors, and thickets. The species tolerates some habitat disturbance where flowering plants remain, but is most frequent in mature or well-regenerated forest. It forages from near ground level up into the midstory, following flower patches along a regular route.

Altitude Range

Sea level to 900 m

Climate Zone

Tropical

Characteristics

Size10–12 cm

Wing Span12–15 cm

Male Weight0.0032 kg

Female Weight0.003 kg

Life Expectancy6 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 1/5

Useful to know

The broad-tipped hermit is a small hummingbird of the hermit subfamily and the sole member of the genus Anopetia. Its tail feathers have conspicuously broad pale tips, a key field mark that inspired its name. It is a trapline feeder, visiting a circuit of flowers for nectar and also taking small insects for protein. Endemic to northeastern Brazil, it favors shaded understory in humid forests.

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Behaviour

Temperament

solitary and territorial

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats with agile hovering

Social Behavior

Typically a trapline feeder, moving alone along a repeated circuit of flowering plants and defending key nectar sources when abundant. Courtship occurs at discrete singing perches, and males may display persistently in small leks. The nest is a small, pouch-like cup attached to a drooping leaf or similar support, often near shaded watercourses. Clutches are small, and the female performs the incubation and most parental care.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

Song is a series of thin, high-pitched tseet or tsee notes given rapidly and repetitively from a low perch. Calls include sharp chips and insect-like trills used in territorial encounters.

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Identification

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Preferred Environment

Requires Supplement

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