Gray-chinned Hermit

The Gray-chinned Hermit is a localized hummingbird in Ecuador, found mainly along the eastern Andean slopes from about 500 to 1,500 m in humid foothill and lowland forests. It is generally uncommon but can be encountered near forest edges and clearings, where it forages for nectar from tubular flowers and supplements its diet with small insects. The species is currently assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN, though ongoing deforestation in the Amazonian foothills may cause local declines. Its subtle gray chin and swift, low-level flight make it a discreet yet characteristic member of Ecuador’s hummingbird communities.