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Diamantina Sabrewing
Campylopterus diamantinensis
Diamantina Sabrewing (Campylopterus diamantinensis) — Hummingbirds of South America.
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The Diamantina Sabrewing (Campylopterus diamantinensis) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 8.3 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Campylopterus
- Species diamantinensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 8.3 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Diamantina Sabrewing is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Diamantina Sabrewing is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Diamantina Sabrewing (Campylopterus diamantinensis) is a species of bird in the Trochilidae family, part of the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA se Brazil.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 8.3 g, with a wing length of about 7.2 cm and a tail of around 4.7 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Diamantina Sabrewing?
The Diamantina Sabrewing is a very small bird that weighs around 8.3 g.
Where does the Diamantina Sabrewing live?
The Diamantina Sabrewing is found across South America with a range covering SA se Brazil, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Diamantina Sabrewing belong to?
The Diamantina Sabrewing (Campylopterus diamantinensis) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Diamantina Sabrewing eat?
The Diamantina Sabrewing is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Diamantina Sabrewing migrate?
The Diamantina Sabrewing is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Diamantina Sabrewing endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
Conservation
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