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Rufous-breasted Sabrewing

Campylopterus hyperythrus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
12,6 cm
Khối Lượng
6,016666666666667 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

Giới Thiệu

A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in montane forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 1,000-2,500 m. Green plumage with a rufous breast. Thickened outer primaries. Nectarivore of cloud forest undergrowth, visiting Heliconia flowers.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 12,6 cm 5.0 in
Khối Lượng 6,016666666666667 g 0.21 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Violaceous Turaco: brilliant violet-purple body; crimson flight feathers; white and red orbital markings; striking contrast plumage

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Found in montane forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 1,000-2,500 m elevation. Resident in Andean cloud forest.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of tepui cloud forest; feeds at bromeliads and flowering trees. Supplements with insects and spiders for protein.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Fledging: 20 days.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Melodic, ascending scale of clear notes; bright flute-like tones climbing smoothly in pleasant morning song.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Rufous-breasted Sabrewing has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing eat?
Nectarivore of tepui cloud forest; feeds at bromeliads and flowering trees. Supplements with insects and spiders for protein.
Where does the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing live?
Found in montane forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 1,000-2,500 m elevation. Resident in Andean cloud forest.
Is the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing endangered?
The Rufous-breasted Sabrewing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing nest?
Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing sound like?
Melodic, ascending scale of clear notes; bright flute-like tones climbing smoothly in pleasant morning song.
How big is the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing?
The Rufous-breasted Sabrewing has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 6.016666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing belong to?
The Rufous-breasted Sabrewing (Campylopterus hyperythrus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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