White-tailed Sabrewing
Campylopterus ensipennis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="campylopterus-ensipennis"></birdfyi-bird>The White-tailed Sabrewing (Campylopterus ensipennis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.2 cm and a weight of 9.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in humid forests of northeastern Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago. Green plumage with white outer tail feathers. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth. Classified as Near Threatened in Venezuela; common on Trinidad and Tobago.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 15,2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Масса | 9,866666666666667 g | 0.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
Географический ареал
Found in northeastern Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago. Resident in humid forest undergrowth.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from highland forest flowers in Venezuela. Supplements diet with insects and spiders caught near blooms.
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Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: CP.
Размер кладки
2
Звук
Пение
Rough, buzzy chatter with energetic rhythm; coarse notes delivered rapidly with raw buzzy texture from perch.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Семейство | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Campylopterus |
| Виды | Campylopterus ensipennis |
Distribution
White-tailed Sabrewing has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family