Lazuline Sabrewing
Campylopterus falcatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="campylopterus-falcatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Lazuline Sabrewing (Campylopterus falcatus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13 cm and a weight of 7.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
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.
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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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Other species in the Trochilidae family