Violet Sabrewing
Campylopterus hemileucurus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="campylopterus-hemileucurus"></birdfyi-bird>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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紫刀翅蜂鸟，体长14–15厘米，中美洲最大的蜂鸟，雄鸟呈紫罗兰色，分布于墨西哥至巴拿马。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 15.1 cm | 5.9 in |
| 体重 | 11.025 g | 0.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
分布范围
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.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-22 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.
产卵数
2
声音
鸣唱
Deep, resonant trill with powerful bass quality; low-frequency churring vibrating through dense forest canopy.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Campylopterus |
| 物种 | Campylopterus hemileucurus |
Distribution
Violet Sabrewing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family