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Outcrop Sabrewing

Campylopterus calcirupicola

Vulnerable
Berat
6,3500000000000005 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Outcrop Sabrewing (Campylopterus calcirupicola) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 6.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Tentang

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
Berat 6,3500000000000005 g 0.22 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Suara

Kicauan

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

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Campylopterus
Spesies Campylopterus calcirupicola

Distribution

Outcrop Sabrewing has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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