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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.6 cm | 5.4 in |
| Weight | 6.825 g | 0.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
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.
Conservation Status
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Song
Rapid, animated twittering with bright quality; light notes cascading freely in cheerful energetic sequence.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Campylopterus |
| Species | Campylopterus phainopeplus |
Distribution
Santa Marta Sabrewing has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family