Hi folks
Having just seen one, I was keen to understand differences between Mexican Hermit and Long-billed Hermit. I've not got access to relevant BoW and other literature, and Howell's Birds of Mexico doesn't give much. However, based on location, this:
Mexican Hermit - BirdForum Opus
should be Long-billed Hermit, shouldn't it?
Also, I note compared with images of Mexican:
~Thx
Having just seen one, I was keen to understand differences between Mexican Hermit and Long-billed Hermit. I've not got access to relevant BoW and other literature, and Howell's Birds of Mexico doesn't give much. However, based on location, this:
Mexican Hermit - BirdForum Opus
should be Long-billed Hermit, shouldn't it?
Also, I note compared with images of Mexican:
- More curved bill
- Larger black face mask with thinner more pronounced (less diffuse) pale borders
- White mask borders (cf cinnamon)
- Pale greyish underparts cf buffy or brownish
- (larger)
~Thx