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Napo Sabrewing

Campylopterus villaviscensio

Least Concern
Envergure
13,2 cm
Poids
7,325 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes

À propos

A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in humid foothill forests of eastern Ecuador and Peru at 400-1,400 m. Green plumage. Nectarivore of Andean foothill forest undergrowth. Named after the city of Villavicencio. An uncommon species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 13,2 cm 5.2 in
Poids 7,325 g 0.26 oz

Identification

Plumage

Arabian Bustard: pale brown-gray overall; finely vermiculated upper parts; pale gray-white underparts; males with loose neck plumes

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Found in humid foothill forests of eastern Ecuador and Peru at 400-1,400 m. Resident in Andean foothills.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on floral nectar in Napo lowland forest, hovering at large Heliconia. Supplements with insects and spiders.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Son

Chant

Soft, pure whistle with plaintive tone; gentle wavering note given quietly from shaded perch in vegetation.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Napo Sabrewing has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Foire aux questions

What does the Napo Sabrewing eat?
Feeds on floral nectar in Napo lowland forest, hovering at large Heliconia. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Napo Sabrewing live?
Found in humid foothill forests of eastern Ecuador and Peru at 400-1,400 m. Resident in Andean foothills.
Is the Napo Sabrewing endangered?
The Napo Sabrewing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Napo Sabrewing sound like?
Soft, pure whistle with plaintive tone; gentle wavering note given quietly from shaded perch in vegetation.
How big is the Napo Sabrewing?
The Napo Sabrewing has a wingspan of 13.2 cm, weight of 7.325 g.
What order and family does the Napo Sabrewing belong to?
The Napo Sabrewing (Campylopterus villaviscensio) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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