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Rufous-breasted Sabrewing

Campylopterus hyperythrus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
12,6 cm
الوزن
6,016666666666667 g
الفصيلة
Trochilidae
الرتبة
Caprimulgiformes

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

التعرف

الريش

Violaceous Turaco: brilliant violet-purple body; crimson flight feathers; white and red orbital markings; striking contrast plumage

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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing eat?
Nectarivore of tepui cloud forest; feeds at bromeliads and flowering trees. Supplements with insects and spiders for protein.
Where does the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing live?
Found in montane forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 1,000-2,500 m elevation. Resident in Andean cloud forest.
Is the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing endangered?
The Rufous-breasted Sabrewing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing nest?
Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing sound like?
Melodic, ascending scale of clear notes; bright flute-like tones climbing smoothly in pleasant morning song.
How big is the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing?
The Rufous-breasted Sabrewing has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 6.016666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing belong to?
The Rufous-breasted Sabrewing (Campylopterus hyperythrus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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