Grey-breasted Sabrewing
Campylopterus largipennis
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A large hummingbird (13-15 cm) widely distributed in humid forests from Venezuela through Amazonia to Bolivia and Brazil. Grey breast, green plumage, and thickened outer wing feathers (the sabrewing trait). Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 14,5 cm | 5.7 in |
| Poids | 7,980000000000001 g | 0.28 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Livingstone's Turaco: rich glossy green body; long green crest with white tips; white facial stripe; crimson flight feathers; red bill
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Widely distributed in humid forests from Venezuela through Amazonia to Bolivia and Brazil. Resident in lowland forests.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from Amazonian understory flowers, favouring Heliconia. Supplements diet with insects and spiders foraged near blooms.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 22 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Soft, melodic warbling with gentle flowing quality; notes weaving smoothly in quiet musical phrase. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Campylopterus |
| Espèces | Campylopterus largipennis |
Distribution
Grey-breasted Sabrewing has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family