Outcrop Sabrewing
Campylopterus calcirupicola
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 6,3500000000000005 g | 0.22 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Knysna Turaco: brilliant metallic green body; red and white orbital markings; white eye streak; crimson flight feathers; red bill
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
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.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Sharp, staccato chip in rapid succession; clean emphatic notes delivered rhythmically without significant inflection.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Campylopterus |
| Especies | Campylopterus calcirupicola |
Distribution
Outcrop Sabrewing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family