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Outcrop Sabrewing

Campylopterus calcirupicola

Vulnerable
Poids
6,3500000000000005 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes

À propos

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
Poids 6,3500000000000005 g 0.22 oz

Identification

Plumage

Knysna Turaco: brilliant metallic green body; red and white orbital markings; white eye streak; crimson flight feathers; red bill

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

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.

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Son

Chant

Sharp, staccato chip in rapid succession; clean emphatic notes delivered rhythmically without significant inflection.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famille Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Campylopterus
Espèces Campylopterus calcirupicola

Distribution

Outcrop Sabrewing has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

What does the Outcrop Sabrewing eat?
Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.
Where does the Outcrop Sabrewing live?
Endemic to rocky outcrops of central Brazil. Recently described species restricted to cerrado inselbergs.
Is the Outcrop Sabrewing endangered?
The Outcrop Sabrewing has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What does the Outcrop Sabrewing sound like?
Sharp, staccato chip in rapid succession; clean emphatic notes delivered rhythmically without significant inflection.
How big is the Outcrop Sabrewing?
The Outcrop Sabrewing has a weight of 6.3500000000000005 g.
What order and family does the Outcrop Sabrewing belong to?
The Outcrop Sabrewing (Campylopterus calcirupicola) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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