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Lazuline Sabrewing

Campylopterus falcatus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
13,0 cm
Gewicht
7,1 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

Über uns

A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Peru at 1,000-2,400 m. Brilliant sapphire-blue throat and breast (males), green body. Nectarivore of montane forest edges. One of the most strikingly colored sabrewings.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 13,0 cm 5.1 in
Gewicht 7,1 g 0.25 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Great Indian Bustard: males with white neck and breast; brown-black crown; sandy-brown upperparts; black belly spotting; large size

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Peru at 1,000-2,400 m elevation. Resident in montane forest.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Andean cloud forest in Colombia and Venezuela, visiting Heliconia and bromeliads. Takes insects and spiders for protein.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Lautgebung

Gesang

Pure, bell-like tone sustained clearly; single resonant note ringing out in open lowland then fading.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler)
Familie Trochilidae (Kolibris)
Genus Campylopterus
Arten Campylopterus falcatus

Distribution

Lazuline Sabrewing has been recorded in 4 countries.

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What does the Lazuline Sabrewing eat?
Nectarivore of Andean cloud forest in Colombia and Venezuela, visiting Heliconia and bromeliads. Takes insects and spiders for protein.
Where does the Lazuline Sabrewing live?
Found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Peru at 1,000-2,400 m elevation. Resident in montane forest.
Is the Lazuline Sabrewing endangered?
The Lazuline Sabrewing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Lazuline Sabrewing sound like?
Pure, bell-like tone sustained clearly; single resonant note ringing out in open lowland then fading.
How big is the Lazuline Sabrewing?
The Lazuline Sabrewing has a wingspan of 13.0 cm, weight of 7.1 g.
What order and family does the Lazuline Sabrewing belong to?
The Lazuline Sabrewing (Campylopterus falcatus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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