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Napo Sabrewing
Campylopterus villaviscensio (Bourcier, 1851)
7.4 gWeight
The Napo sabrewing (Campylopterus villaviscensio) is a Near Threatened species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Ecuador, Peru, Colombia
Where and when it's recorded
Napo Sabrewing has been recorded at 21 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- WildSumaco LodgeEcuador3,370 records
- Sumaco RoadEcuador207 records
- Flor de Café/PlataformaPeru148 records
More places
- Reserva Biologica del Rio BigalEcuador111 records
- Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Llanteria/Afluente vicinityPeru62 records
- Comedor Susanita y cascada HollínEcuador58 records
- Reserva Arena BlancaPeru47 records
- Reserva Natural La Isla EscondidaColombia27 records
- Copalinga LodgeEcuador21 records
- Wayra ReserveEcuador13 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Napo sabrewing (Campylopterus villaviscensio) is a Near Threatened species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Napo Sabrewing?
The Napo Sabrewing weighs around 7.4 g.
Where does the Napo Sabrewing live?
Its breeding range: South America: southern Colombia to northeastern Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador, Peru and Colombia.
When is the best time to see the Napo Sabrewing?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Napo Sabrewing endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Napo Sabrewing as Least Concern.
What does the Napo Sabrewing eat?
Main food: Nectar.
What family is the Napo Sabrewing in?
It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 7.4 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Nectar
- Lifestyle
- Feeds in the air
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 66 mm
- Tail
- 45 mm
- Bill
- 31 mm
- Tarsus
- 6 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southern Colombia to northeastern Peru
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Hummingbirds Trochilidae
- Genus
- Campylopterus
Other birds in the genus Campylopterus
Grey-breasted SabrewingCampylopterus largipennis
Outcrop SabrewingCampylopterus calcirupicola
Diamantina SabrewingCampylopterus diamantinensis
Rufous-breasted SabrewingCampylopterus hyperythrus
White-tailed SabrewingCampylopterus ensipennis
Lazuline SabrewingCampylopterus falcatus
Santa Marta SabrewingCampylopterus phainopeplus
Violet SabrewingCampylopterus hemileucurus
Buff-breasted SabrewingCampylopterus duidae
Crimson TopazTopaza pella
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