description Duida Hummingbird Overview
The Duida Hummingbird, Campylopterus duidae, is a sabrewing hummingbird restricted to the tepui highlands of southern Venezuela. Its known range includes Mount Duida, the formation that gives the species its common name, as well as associated highland habitats. It is of interest to ornithologists because its distribution is tied to the isolated table-top mountains of the Guiana Shield.
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Why is the Duida Hummingbird named Duida?
The Duida Hummingbird is named after Mount Duida in southern Venezuela. Its known range includes that tepui and associated highland habitats.
What is the scientific name of the Duida Hummingbird?
Its scientific name is Campylopterus duidae. It is a sabrewing hummingbird restricted to tepui highlands.
What makes the Duida Hummingbird unusual?
Its restricted distribution on Venezuela's tepui highlands makes it notable. Species confined to isolated highland formations can have especially narrow habitat ranges.
Where should birders look for Campylopterus duidae?
The key area is the Mount Duida region of southern Venezuela. Searches should focus on associated tepui highland habitats rather than ordinary lowland forest.
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