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Great Sapphirewing

Pterophanes cyanopterus

Least Concern
날개 폭
21.0 cm
체중
10.05 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Great Sapphirewing (Pterophanes cyanopterus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21 cm and a weight of 10.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

A large hummingbird (18 cm, wingspan 28 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 2,500-3,500 m. Brilliant sapphire-blue wings, green body, and long tail. One of the largest hummingbirds. Nectarivore of montane forest, visiting large-flowered Ericaceae.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 21.0 cm 8.3 in
체중 10.05 g 0.35 oz

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Found in high Andean cloud forests and páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae and Puya flowers. Catches insects.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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둥지

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-18 days. Fledging: 26-29 days.

산란 수

2

소리

노래

Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Pterophanes
Pterophanes cyanopterus

Distribution

Great Sapphirewing has been recorded in 4 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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What does the Great Sapphirewing eat?
Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae and Puya flowers. Catches insects.
Where does the Great Sapphirewing live?
Found in high Andean cloud forests and páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m.
Is the Great Sapphirewing endangered?
The Great Sapphirewing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Sapphirewing nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-18 days. Fledging: 26-29 days.
What does the Great Sapphirewing sound like?
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
How big is the Great Sapphirewing?
The Great Sapphirewing has a wingspan of 21.0 cm, weight of 10.05 g.
What order and family does the Great Sapphirewing belong to?
The Great Sapphirewing (Pterophanes cyanopterus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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