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Outcrop Sabrewing

Campylopterus calcirupicola

Vulnerable
Gewicht
6,3500000000000005 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

Über uns

A large hummingbird (14-15 cm) recently described from rocky outcrops (inselbergs) of central Brazil. Green plumage. Nectarivore of cerrado and rocky outcrops. Named for its association with rock formations (calcirupicola = rock-dweller). A very recently recognized species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Gewicht 6,3500000000000005 g 0.22 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Knysna Turaco: brilliant metallic green body; red and white orbital markings; white eye streak; crimson flight feathers; red bill

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Endemic to rocky outcrops of central Brazil. Recently described species restricted to cerrado inselbergs.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.

Erhaltungsstatus

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Lautgebung

Gesang

Sharp, staccato chip in rapid succession; clean emphatic notes delivered rhythmically without significant inflection.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Familie Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Campylopterus
Arten Campylopterus calcirupicola

Distribution

Outcrop Sabrewing has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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What does the Outcrop Sabrewing eat?
Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.
Where does the Outcrop Sabrewing live?
Endemic to rocky outcrops of central Brazil. Recently described species restricted to cerrado inselbergs.
Is the Outcrop Sabrewing endangered?
The Outcrop Sabrewing has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What does the Outcrop Sabrewing sound like?
Sharp, staccato chip in rapid succession; clean emphatic notes delivered rhythmically without significant inflection.
How big is the Outcrop Sabrewing?
The Outcrop Sabrewing has a weight of 6.3500000000000005 g.
What order and family does the Outcrop Sabrewing belong to?
The Outcrop Sabrewing (Campylopterus calcirupicola) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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