Hermit
Hermit, any of several hummingbird species of the genus Phaethornis. See hummingbird.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title:
Hermit
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
12 November 2026
Access Date:
November 14, 2026