About the Hook-billed Hermit
The hook-billed hermit is a threatened species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is endemic to a small area of Brazil.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Glaucis dohrnii |
| Species Codes | hobher2, HBHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hook-billed Hermit belong to?
The Hook-billed Hermit (Glaucis dohrnii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Hook-billed Hermit?
The hook-billed hermit is a threatened species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is endemic to a small area of Brazil....
Where can I report a Hook-billed Hermit sighting?
You can log sightings of Hook-billed Hermit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hobher2, or on iNaturalist.
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