Santa Marta Sabrewing
Campylopterus phainopeplus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="campylopterus-phainopeplus"></birdfyi-bird>The Santa Marta Sabrewing (Campylopterus phainopeplus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.6 cm and a weight of 6.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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حول
A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,200-3,000 m. Dark green plumage with iridescent blue throat. Nectarivore of cloud forest. A Santa Marta endemic. Classified as Endangered due to restricted range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 13,6 cm | 5.4 in |
| الوزن | 6,825 g | 0.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,200-3,000 m. Classified as Endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
حالة الحفاظ
الصوت
الغناء
Rapid, animated twittering with bright quality; light notes cascading freely in cheerful energetic sequence.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| الفصيلة | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Campylopterus |
| الأنواع | Campylopterus phainopeplus |
Distribution
Santa Marta Sabrewing has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family