Campylopterus duidae
The Buff-breasted Sabrewing (Campylopterus duidae) is a striking, relatively large hummingbird, an avian gem endemic to the remote Duida Tepui in southern Venezuela. Measuring approximately 12-13 cm (4.7-5.1 in) in length and weighing between 6-7 grams (0.21-0.25 oz), this species is characterized by its iridescent green upperparts that shimmer in the tropical sun. Its most distinctive field mark, and the source of its common name, is a prominent buff-colored breast and belly that contrasts s...
This species is an obligate resident of high-altitude humid montane forests and cloud forests, typically found at elevations between 1,200 and 2,000 meters on the isolated Duida Tepui.
The primary diet consists of nectar obtained from a variety of flowering plants, supplemented significantly by small arthropods, including insects and spiders, which provide essential protein.
Like most hummingbirds, the Buff-breasted Sabrewing is diurnal, actively foraging during daylight hours and likely roosting solitarily at night, although specific roosting sites are not well documented due to its rarity. It exhibits a trap-lining foraging strategy, systematically visiting a circu...
The Buff-breasted Sabrewing is an avian marvel with an exceptionally restricted distribution, being entirely endemic to the Duida Tepui (Cerro Duida) in the Amazonas state of southern Venezuela. This species is non-migratory, remaining year-round within the specific confines of this isolated "sky...
Near Threatened
- The "Sabrewing" in its name refers to the stiff, curved outer primary feathers, which are thicker and more robust than typical hummingbird primaries. - It is one of the most geographically restricted bird species in the world, known only from a single tepui in Venezuela. - The species was first...