Santa Marta Sabrewing
NameSanta Marta Sabrewing
Common NameSanta Marta Sabrewing
Scientific NameCampylopterus phainopeplus
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsMales are almost entirely iridescent emerald green, with a slightly darker, dusky face and a paler, grayish wash on the lower belly. The tail is dark, often with white tips on the outer rectrices, and the bill is long, slender, and decurved, entirely black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, sharp 'chip' notes and short, buzzy trills, often given from a perch within the forest canopy.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range in northern Colombia, where it inhabits humid montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent emerald green plumage, Long, decurved black bill, Relatively large size for a hummingbird, Endemic to the Santa Marta mountains
Description
The Santa Marta Sabrewing is a medium-sized hummingbird, characterized by its iridescent emerald green plumage and a distinctive long, decurved black bill. It is an agile flyer, primarily feeding on nectar and small insects within its montane forest habitat.
