Rufous-breasted Sabrewing (Campylopterus hyperythrus)
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Rufous-breasted Sabrewing

Campylopterus hyperythrus Cabanis, 1849

6.4 gWeight

The rufous-breasted sabrewing (Campylopterus hyperythrus) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Venezuela

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February · Most records: Venezuela

Rufous-breasted Sabrewing has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sierra de Lema, La EscaleraVenezuela74 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Venezuela

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 rufous-breasted sabrewing (Campylopterus hyperythrus) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing?

The Rufous-breasted Sabrewing weighs around 6.4 g.

Where does the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing live?

Its breeding range: South America: tepuis. It is most often recorded in Venezuela.

When is the best time to see the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing as Least Concern.

What does the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Weight
6.4 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
63 mm
Tail
44 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
5 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: tepuis

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Campylopterus

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Rufous-breasted Sabrewing

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