Lazuline Sabrewing
Campylopterus falcatus
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,0 cm | 5.1 in |
| Peso | 7,1 g | 0.25 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Great Indian Bustard: males with white neck and breast; brown-black crown; sandy-brown upperparts; black belly spotting; large size
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
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.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Pure, bell-like tone sustained clearly; single resonant note ringing out in open lowland then fading.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Campylopterus |
| Especies | Campylopterus falcatus |
Distribution
Lazuline Sabrewing has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family