Rufous-breasted Sabrewing
Campylopterus hyperythrus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusCampylopterus (Typical Sabrewings)
- SpeciesCampylopterus hyperythrus (Rufous-breasted Sabrewing)
About the Rufous-breasted Sabrewing
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. The rufous-breasted sabrewing is monotypic. However, at one time some authors treated what is now the buff-breasted sabrewing (C. duidae) as a subspecies. The two are closely related and may be sister species.
The rufous-breasted sabrewing is 10.4 to 12 cm (4.1 to 4.7 in) long. Males weigh about 6.8 g (0.24 oz) and females 5.4 g (0.19 oz). Males and females are almost identical. They have a rather thick bill that is mostly black with a pinkish or light brown base to the mandible. Their face is cinnamon rufous with a dusky "mask" and a white spot behind the eye. Their upperparts are shining coppery green to bronzy green. Their underparts are cinnamon rufous. The central two pairs of tail feathers are reddish to golden bronze and the outer three pairs cinnamon rufous.
The rufous-breasted sabrewing is found on the isolated table mountains called tepuis where northwestern Brazil, western Guyana, and eastern Venezuela... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-breasted Sabrewing in Canaima National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-breasted Sabrewing in Canaima National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-breasted Sabrewing sighting in Canaima National Park, based on 190 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-breasted Sabrewing in Canaima National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-breasted Sabrewing in Canaima National Park in our monthly data.