Grey-breasted Sabrewing
Campylopterus largipennis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="campylopterus-largipennis"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-breasted Sabrewing (Campylopterus largipennis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.5 cm and a weight of 8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A large hummingbird (13-15 cm) widely distributed in humid forests from Venezuela through Amazonia to Bolivia and Brazil. Grey breast, green plumage, and thickened outer wing feathers (the sabrewing trait). Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.5 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 7.980000000000001 g | 0.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Widely distributed in humid forests from Venezuela through Amazonia to Bolivia and Brazil. Resident in lowland forests.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from Amazonian understory flowers, favouring Heliconia. Supplements diet with insects and spiders foraged near blooms.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, melodic warbling with gentle flowing quality; notes weaving smoothly in quiet musical phrase. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Campylopterus |
| Species | Campylopterus largipennis |
Distribution
Grey-breasted Sabrewing has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family