Curve-winged Sabrewing
Pampa curvipennis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pampa-curvipennis"></birdfyi-bird>The Curve-winged Sabrewing (Pampa curvipennis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 6.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 6,375 g | 0.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in humid forests from eastern Mexico to Honduras. Resident in lowland and foothill forest undergrowth.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from highland forest epiphytes in southern Mexico. Supplements diet with insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.
Statut de conservation
Son
Chant
Rough, scratchy buzz with coarse mechanical texture; harsh sustained vibration with dry rattling quality.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Pampa |
| Espèces | Pampa curvipennis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family