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Santa Marta Sabrewing

Campylopterus phainopeplus

Critically Endangered
Rentang Sayap
13,6 cm
Berat
6,825 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Santa Marta Sabrewing (Campylopterus phainopeplus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.6 cm and a weight of 6.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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Tentang

A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,200-3,000 m. Dark green plumage with iridescent blue throat. Nectarivore of cloud forest. A Santa Marta endemic. Classified as Endangered due to restricted range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 13,6 cm 5.4 in
Berat 6,825 g 0.24 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,200-3,000 m. Classified as Endangered.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.

Status Konservasi

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Suara

Kicauan

Rapid, animated twittering with bright quality; light notes cascading freely in cheerful energetic sequence.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Santa Marta Sabrewing has been recorded in 2 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Santa Marta Sabrewing eat?
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
Where does the Santa Marta Sabrewing live?
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,200-3,000 m. Classified as Endangered.
Is the Santa Marta Sabrewing endangered?
The Santa Marta Sabrewing has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What does the Santa Marta Sabrewing sound like?
Rapid, animated twittering with bright quality; light notes cascading freely in cheerful energetic sequence.
How big is the Santa Marta Sabrewing?
The Santa Marta Sabrewing has a wingspan of 13.6 cm, weight of 6.825 g.
What order and family does the Santa Marta Sabrewing belong to?
The Santa Marta Sabrewing (Campylopterus phainopeplus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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