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Diamantina Sabrewing

Campylopterus diamantinensis

Near Threatened
Peso
8,266666666666667 g
Familia
Trochilidae
Orden
Caprimulgiformes

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A large hummingbird endemic to the Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia, Brazil. Green plumage. Nectarivore of campo rupestre and gallery forest. Named for the Diamantina Plateau. One of the most recently discovered Brazilian hummingbird species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Peso 8,266666666666667 g 0.29 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Prince Ruspoli's Turaco: glossy green body; white facial streak; red bill; white-tipped crest; crimson flight feathers; red eye ring

Habitat & Range

Distribución geográfica

Endemic to the Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia, Brazil. Restricted to campo rupestre and gallery forest habitats.

Diet & Feeding

Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Sonido

Canto

Thin, high sibilant twittering; delicate cascade of light notes with silvery quality during foraging.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Familia Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Campylopterus
Especies Campylopterus diamantinensis

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Preguntas frecuentes

What does the Diamantina Sabrewing eat?
Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.
Where does the Diamantina Sabrewing live?
Endemic to the Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia, Brazil. Restricted to campo rupestre and gallery forest habitats.
Is the Diamantina Sabrewing endangered?
The Diamantina Sabrewing has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Diamantina Sabrewing sound like?
Thin, high sibilant twittering; delicate cascade of light notes with silvery quality during foraging.
How big is the Diamantina Sabrewing?
The Diamantina Sabrewing has a weight of 8.266666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Diamantina Sabrewing belong to?
The Diamantina Sabrewing (Campylopterus diamantinensis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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