Wedge-tailed Sabrewing
Pampa pampa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pampa-pampa"></birdfyi-bird>The Wedge-tailed Sabrewing (Pampa pampa) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 7 g.
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About
A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in humid foothill forests from southern Mexico to Guatemala. Green plumage with a wedge-shaped tail. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth, visiting Heliconia flowers. Named for its distinctively wedge-shaped tail.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.016666666666667 g | 0.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid foothill forests from southern Mexico to Guatemala. Resident in montane forest undergrowth.
Diet & Feeding
Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping downward smoothly in relaxed progression.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Pampa |
| Species | Pampa pampa |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family