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Outcrop Sabrewing

Campylopterus calcirupicola

Vulnerable
체중
6.3500000000000005 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

소개

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
체중 6.3500000000000005 g 0.22 oz

식별

깃털

Knysna Turaco: brilliant metallic green body; red and white orbital markings; white eye streak; crimson flight feathers; red bill

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

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.

보전 상태

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

소리

노래

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

분류학

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

Distribution

Outcrop Sabrewing has been recorded in 1 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

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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