Santa Marta Sabrewing (Campylopterus phainopeplus)
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Santa Marta Sabrewing

Campylopterus phainopeplus Salvin & Godman, 1879

7.7 gWeight

The Santa Marta sabrewing (Campylopterus phainopeplus) is a Critically Endangered species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.

Critically Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Santa Marta sabrewing (Campylopterus phainopeplus) is a Critically Endangered species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the Guatapurí dry enclave on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, department of Cesar, northern Colombia. It is one of 24 bird species that are endemic to the Santa Marta highlands.

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Questions

How big is the Santa Marta Sabrewing?

The Santa Marta Sabrewing weighs around 7.7 g.

Where does the Santa Marta Sabrewing live?

Its breeding range: South America: northeastern Colombia.

Is the Santa Marta Sabrewing endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Santa Marta Sabrewing as Critically Endangered.

What does the Santa Marta Sabrewing eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Santa Marta Sabrewing in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Weight
7.7 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
68 mm
Tail
40 mm
Bill
28 mm
Tarsus
6 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: northeastern Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Campylopterus

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Santa Marta Sabrewing

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