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Ramphodon naevius

Ramphodon naevius

The sawbill hummingbird, Ramphodon naevius, is a taxonomically classified species of the genus Ramphodon in the subfamily Hidden Hummingbird of the family Hummingbird. It gets its name from the tiny serrated beak.Historically, deforestation to make way for mining and landscape farming has threatened

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Scientific Name Ramphodon naevius
Length No textual research information is available
Weight About 10g
Lifespan No textual research information is available
IUCN Status LC
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    The sawbill hummingbird, Ramphodon naevius, is a taxonomically classified species of the genus Ramphodon in the subfamily Hidden Hummingbird of the family Hummingbird. It gets its name from the tiny serrated beak.

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    Historically, deforestation to make way for mining and landscape farming has threatened the lowland forests on which sawbill hummingbirds depend. The main threats today are urbanization, industrialization, agricultural expansion, colonization, and the construction of associated roads.


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    Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

    Traits & Behavior

    The beak has tiny serrations

    Appearance

    Among the species of hummingbird, the saw-bill hummingbird is larger and heavier, with a weight of about 10 grams. It has a pale yellow eyebrow; The lower jaw and throat are orange with a dark streak running from the lower jaw to the chest; The tail feathers are slightly rounded with purplish edges and a yellowish tip.

    Distribution & Habitat

    It is found mainly in coastal forests of southeastern Brazil.
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