🐦

Napo Sabrewing

Campylopterus villaviscensio

Least Concern
Envergadura
13,2 cm
Peso
7,325 g
Família
Trochilidae
Ordem
Caprimulgiformes

The Napo Sabrewing (Campylopterus villaviscensio) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.2 cm and a weight of 7.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

On this page

Sobre

A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in humid foothill forests of eastern Ecuador and Peru at 400-1,400 m. Green plumage. Nectarivore of Andean foothill forest undergrowth. Named after the city of Villavicencio. An uncommon species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 13,2 cm 5.2 in
Peso 7,325 g 0.26 oz

Habitat & Range

Distribuição geográfica

Found in humid foothill forests of eastern Ecuador and Peru at 400-1,400 m. Resident in Andean foothills.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on floral nectar in Napo lowland forest, hovering at large Heliconia. Supplements with insects and spiders.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Som

Canto

Soft, pure whistle with plaintive tone; gentle wavering note given quietly from shaded perch in vegetation.

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Família Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Campylopterus
Espécies Campylopterus villaviscensio

Distribution

Napo Sabrewing has been recorded in 3 countries.

Presente Not recorded

countries highlighted

External Databases

Perguntas frequentes

What does the Napo Sabrewing eat?
Feeds on floral nectar in Napo lowland forest, hovering at large Heliconia. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Napo Sabrewing live?
Found in humid foothill forests of eastern Ecuador and Peru at 400-1,400 m. Resident in Andean foothills.
Is the Napo Sabrewing endangered?
The Napo Sabrewing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Napo Sabrewing sound like?
Soft, pure whistle with plaintive tone; gentle wavering note given quietly from shaded perch in vegetation.
How big is the Napo Sabrewing?
The Napo Sabrewing has a wingspan of 13.2 cm, weight of 7.325 g.
What order and family does the Napo Sabrewing belong to?
The Napo Sabrewing (Campylopterus villaviscensio) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

Similar Birds

Other species in the Trochilidae family

Comparar

Explore More

Explore the Nature FYI Family