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Outcrop Sabrewing
Campylopterus calcirupicola Lopes, de Vasconcelos & Gonzaga, 2017
8.3 gWeight
The outcrop sabrewing or dry-forest sabrewing (Campylopterus calcirupicola) is a vulnerable species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.
Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
Outcrop Sabrewing has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- PE da Lapa GrandeBrazil345 records
- RPPN Serra BonitaBrazil3 records
- Botumirim – Reserva Natural Rolinha-do-planaltoBrazil1 record
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 outcrop sabrewing or dry-forest sabrewing (Campylopterus calcirupicola) is a vulnerable species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to eastern Brazil.
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Questions
How big is the Outcrop Sabrewing?
The Outcrop Sabrewing weighs around 8.3 g.
Where does the Outcrop Sabrewing live?
Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.
When is the best time to see the Outcrop Sabrewing?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Outcrop Sabrewing endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Outcrop Sabrewing as Vulnerable.
What does the Outcrop Sabrewing eat?
Main food: Nectar.
What family is the Outcrop Sabrewing in?
It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 8.3 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Nectar
- Lifestyle
- Feeds in the air
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
More measurements
- Wing
- 72 mm
- Tail
- 47 mm
- Bill
- 30 mm
- Tarsus
- 6 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: eastern Brazil
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
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
Napo SabrewingCampylopterus villaviscensio
Crimson TopazTopaza pella
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