Rufous-breasted Sabrewing vs Rufous-booted Racket-tail
Campylopterus hyperythrus compared with Ocreatus addae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rufous-breasted Sabrewing | Rufous-booted Racket-tail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campylopterus hyperythrus | Ocreatus addae |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.6 cm (5.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 6.016666666666667 g (0.21 oz) | 3.0 g (0.11 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of tepui cloud forest; feeds at bromeliads and flowering trees. Supplements with insects and … | Nectarivore of Bolivian and Peruvian cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and bromeliads. Gleans small insects from … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Rufous-breasted Sabrewing
Melodic, ascending scale of clear notes; bright flute-like tones climbing smoothly in pleasant morning song.
Rufous-booted Racket-tail
Deep, resonant hum barely audible; extremely low vibration barely perceptible during hovering near high-altitude flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Rufous-breasted Sabrewing
Found in montane forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 1,000-2,500 m elevation. Resident in Andean cloud forest.
Rufous-booted Racket-tail
Found in cloud forests of northern Bolivia and adjacent Peru and Brazil at 400–1,400 m elevation.
Conservation Status
Rufous-breasted Sabrewing
Rufous-booted Racket-tail
How to Tell Them Apart
Rufous-breasted Sabrewing
Violaceous Turaco: brilliant violet-purple body; crimson flight feathers; white and red orbital markings; striking contrast plumage
Rufous-booted Racket-tail
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet: tiny; males with brilliant orange-gold belly; violet gorget; females green above; spotted buff below
About These Birds
Rufous-breasted Sabrewing
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.
Rufous-booted Racket-tail
A small hummingbird (8-10 cm plus tail rackets) found in Andean cloud forests of southeastern Peru and Bolivia at 1,200-2,200 m. Males have rufous leg puffs instead of white. Recently split from Booted Racket-tail. Nectarivore of montane forest undergrowth.