genus
Glaucis
Glaucis is a genus in the family Trochilidae. This database currently files 3 species under it, 1 of them threatened.
- Species filed
- 3
- Threatened
- 1
- Countries recorded
- 0
- With a free photo
- 100%
- Weight range
- 4.8 g – 6.76 g
Best-known members of Glaucis
Ranked by popularity score.

Bronzy hermit
Glaucis aeneus

Rufous-breasted hermit
Glaucis hirsutus

Hook-billed hermit
Glaucis dohrnii
How threatened is Glaucis?
3 of 3 species filed here have an IUCN category on record.
| IUCN category | Species | Share of assessed |
|---|---|---|
| VUVulnerable | 1 | 33% |
| LCLeast Concern | 2 | 67% |
All species in Glaucis
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Status | Weight | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronzy hermit | Glaucis aeneus | Trochilidae | Least Concern | 4.8 g | Not recorded |
| Rufous-breasted hermit | Glaucis hirsutus | Trochilidae | Least Concern | 6.76 g | Not recorded |
| Hook-billed hermit | Glaucis dohrnii | Trochilidae | Vulnerable | 5.8 g | Not recorded |