Mexican Hermit
Mexican Hermit (<em>Phaethornis mexicanus</em>) is a species of Hummingbirds (<em>Trochilidae</em>) in the order Swifts and Hummingbirds.
Overview
Mexican Hermit (Phaethornis mexicanus) is a species of Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) in the order Swifts and Hummingbirds.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Phaethornis; binomial: Phaethornis mexicanus; authority: Hartert, EJO, 1897.
Distribution
Breeding range: Middle America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Mexican Hermit P. mexicanus is split from Long-billed Hermit P. longirostris (Howell 2013; Arbeláez-Cortés & Navarro-Sigüenza 2013; NACC 2015-B-9).
