Rufous Sabrewing
Pampa rufa
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A large hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in humid mountain forests from central Mexico to Honduras at 1,200-2,800 m. Entirely rufous-cinnamon plumage, unusual among hummingbirds. Nectarivore of cloud forest undergrowth. The distinctive rufous coloration makes it unmistakable.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 7,183333333333334 g | 0.25 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Eastern Grey Plantain-eater: pale gray overall; darker wings; long graduated tail; short blunt gray crest; yellowish bill
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in humid mountain forests from central Mexico to Honduras at 1,200-2,800 m. Resident in cloud forest undergrowth.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on floral nectar from lowland Veracruz forest and supplementing with insects and spiders caught in aerial sallies.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 23-26 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Soft, pure whistle with warm melancholy; gentle sustained tone with slight fall, given quietly at dusk.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Pampa |
| Espèces | Pampa rufa |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family