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Scaly-breasted Sabrewing

Phaeochroa cuvierii

Least Concern
体重
8.959999999999999 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Scaly-breasted Sabrewing (Phaeochroa cuvierii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in humid forests from Guatemala to Colombia and Venezuela. Green plumage with a scaly breast pattern. Large bill. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges, visiting banana flowers. The only member of its genus.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
体重 8.959999999999999 g 0.32 oz

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found in humid forests from Guatemala to Colombia and Venezuela. Resident in lowland forest undergrowth and edges.

Diet & Feeding

Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 22-29 days.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Sharp, emphatic chip note with bright projection; single clean staccato sound repeated persistently near territory.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Phaeochroa
物种 Phaeochroa cuvierii

Distribution

Scaly-breasted Sabrewing has been recorded in 2 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

What does the Scaly-breasted Sabrewing eat?
Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.
Where does the Scaly-breasted Sabrewing live?
Found in humid forests from Guatemala to Colombia and Venezuela. Resident in lowland forest undergrowth and edges.
Is the Scaly-breasted Sabrewing endangered?
The Scaly-breasted Sabrewing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Scaly-breasted Sabrewing nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 22-29 days.
What does the Scaly-breasted Sabrewing sound like?
Sharp, emphatic chip note with bright projection; single clean staccato sound repeated persistently near territory.
How big is the Scaly-breasted Sabrewing?
The Scaly-breasted Sabrewing has a weight of 8.959999999999999 g.
What order and family does the Scaly-breasted Sabrewing belong to?
The Scaly-breasted Sabrewing (Phaeochroa cuvierii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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