TAXONOMIC TREE: Caprimulgiformes, Trochilidae, Phaethornis guy
Female @ Galeria de Colibrí y Soda Cinchona, Alajuela, Costa Rica
The Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy) is a large hummingbird that is a resident breeder in Central and South America. Its distribution extends from southern Central America, specifically Costa Rica and Panama, south to northern South America. This species inhabits forest undergrowth, usually near water, and prefers hilly areas. Despite some tolerance to habitat destruction, it tends to avoid secondary forests when better habitats are available. This species has elongated, white-tipped central tail rectrices, which are prominently featured in displays at communal leks during the breeding season while males energetically compete for territories.
Green Hermit Distribution Map (from eBird)
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@ Galeria de Colibrí y Soda Cinchona, Alajuela, Costa Rica
@ Galeria de Colibrí y Soda Cinchona, Alajuela, Costa Rica
@ Galeria de Colibrí y Soda Cinchona, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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