About the White-whiskered Hermit
The white-whiskered hermit is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Phaethornis yaruqui |
| Species Codes | whwher1, WWHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-whiskered Hermit belong to?
The White-whiskered Hermit (Phaethornis yaruqui) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the White-whiskered Hermit?
The white-whiskered hermit is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador....
Where can I report a White-whiskered Hermit sighting?
You can log sightings of White-whiskered Hermit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwher1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
692
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