Rufous-breasted Sabrewing
Campylopterus hyperythrus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="campylopterus-hyperythrus"></birdfyi-bird>The Rufous-breasted Sabrewing (Campylopterus hyperythrus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.6 cm and a weight of 6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in montane forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 1,000-2,500 m. Green plumage with a rufous breast. Thickened outer primaries. Nectarivore of cloud forest undergrowth, visiting Heliconia flowers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 12,6 cm | 5.0 in |
| الوزن | 6,016666666666667 g | 0.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Found in montane forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 1,000-2,500 m elevation. Resident in Andean cloud forest.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of tepui cloud forest; feeds at bromeliads and flowering trees. Supplements with insects and spiders for protein.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Fledging: 20 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
الصوت
الغناء
Melodic, ascending scale of clear notes; bright flute-like tones climbing smoothly in pleasant morning song.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| الفصيلة | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Campylopterus |
| الأنواع | Campylopterus hyperythrus |
Distribution
Rufous-breasted Sabrewing has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family