Curve-winged Sabrewing vs Allen's Hummingbird
Pampa curvipennis compared with Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Curve-winged Sabrewing | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pampa curvipennis | Selasphorus sasin |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 8.1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Weight | 6.375 g (0.22 oz) | 3.1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from highland forest epiphytes in southern Mexico. Supplements diet with insects and … | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Curve-winged Sabrewing
Rough, scratchy buzz with coarse mechanical texture; harsh sustained vibration with dry rattling quality.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Curve-winged Sabrewing
Found in humid forests from eastern Mexico to Honduras. Resident in lowland and foothill forest undergrowth.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Conservation Status
Curve-winged Sabrewing
Allen's Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Curve-winged Sabrewing
Bare-faced Go-away-bird: pale gray plumage; bare black facial skin; dark gray wings; long tail; white-washed underparts; crest
Allen's Hummingbird
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (alt): males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; females duller; pale buff below
About These Birds
Curve-winged Sabrewing
A large hummingbird (12-14 cm) found in humid forests from eastern Mexico to Honduras. Green plumage with curved wings and a long, slightly decurved bill. Named sabrewing for the thickened, curved outer primary feathers. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth.
Allen's Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) breeding along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Males have an orange-red throat and rufous flanks. Closely related to Rufous Hummingbird. Partial migrant; some populations resident on Channel Islands. Named after Thomas Allen.