Lazuline Sabrewing
A species of Sabrewings Scientific name : Campylopterus falcatus Genus : Sabrewings
Lazuline Sabrewing, A species of Sabrewings
Botanical name: Campylopterus falcatus
Genus: Sabrewings
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Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The lazuline sabrewing (Campylopterus falcatus) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
The Lazuline Sabrewing lazuline Sabrewing consumes nectar from flowers like ericads, Heliconia, and Hibiscus, and hunts arthropods mid-air or on foliage. Lazuline Sabrewing employs trap-lining and guarding strategies in forest layers and visits flowering trees. Unique to lazuline Sabrewing is drinking from water-trapped Heliconia bracts.
Habitat
The lazuline Sabrewing predominantly inhabits montane semi-deciduous forests, often visiting flowering gardens and plantation edges. Its presence is also noted in the lesser-known sub-páramo regions. Generally, this species is associated with areas possessing a range of foliage densities and flowering zones that offer both feeding opportunities and shelter.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Sabrewings Species
Lazuline Sabrewing 
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