Santa Marta Sabrewing

Campylopterus phainopeplus

Critically Endangered

The Santa Marta Sabrewing is a nectar-feeding hummingbird of Colombia and nearby northern Andes. It also takes tiny insects and spiders for protein, using fast hovering flight, rapid wingbeats, and a long bill to work flowers and defend feeding areas. It is at very high risk, so remaining habitat and known sites are especially important.

Family

Trochilidae

Group

Hummingbirds

Range

Santa Marta Sabrewing Range — Colombia and nearby northern Andes

Population

≈ 1–49

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