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Violet Sabrewing

Campylopterus hemileucurus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
15,1 cm
Khối Lượng
11,025 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

The Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.1 cm and a weight of 11 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Giới Thiệu

A large hummingbird (14-15 cm), the largest hummingbird in Central America. Males have brilliant violet-purple plumage with white outer tail feathers. Found in humid montane forests from Mexico to Panama. Nectarivore of cloud forest undergrowth, visiting Heliconia and banana flowers.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 15,1 cm 5.9 in
Khối Lượng 11,025 g 0.39 oz

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Found in humid montane forests from southern Mexico to Panama at 500-2,500 m. Resident in cloud forest undergrowth.

Diet & Feeding

Large sabrewing; feeds on nectar from Heliconia and bromeliads in humid forest. Supplements with insects and spiders caught in aerial sallies.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-22 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Deep, resonant trill with powerful bass quality; low-frequency churring vibrating through dense forest canopy.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Họ Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Campylopterus
Loài Campylopterus hemileucurus

Distribution

Violet Sabrewing has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Violet Sabrewing eat?
Large sabrewing; feeds on nectar from Heliconia and bromeliads in humid forest. Supplements with insects and spiders caught in aerial sallies.
Where does the Violet Sabrewing live?
Found in humid montane forests from southern Mexico to Panama at 500-2,500 m. Resident in cloud forest undergrowth.
Is the Violet Sabrewing endangered?
The Violet Sabrewing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Violet Sabrewing nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-22 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.
What does the Violet Sabrewing sound like?
Deep, resonant trill with powerful bass quality; low-frequency churring vibrating through dense forest canopy.
How big is the Violet Sabrewing?
The Violet Sabrewing has a wingspan of 15.1 cm, weight of 11.025 g.
What order and family does the Violet Sabrewing belong to?
The Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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