Diamantina Sabrewing
Campylopterus diamantinensis
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About
A large hummingbird endemic to the Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia, Brazil. Green plumage. Nectarivore of campo rupestre and gallery forest. Named for the Diamantina Plateau. One of the most recently discovered Brazilian hummingbird species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.266666666666667 g | 0.29 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Prince Ruspoli's Turaco: glossy green body; white facial streak; red bill; white-tipped crest; crimson flight feathers; red eye ring
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia, Brazil. Restricted to campo rupestre and gallery forest habitats.
Diet & Feeding
Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Thin, high sibilant twittering; delicate cascade of light notes with silvery quality during foraging.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Campylopterus |
| Species | Campylopterus diamantinensis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family