Santa Marta Sabrewing

Campylopterus phainopeplus

The Santa Marta Sabrewing is a striking hummingbird species found in the Santa Marta Mountains of Colombia. It is characterized by its vibrant iridescent green and blue plumage, with the male sporting a distinctive sabre-shaped outer tail feathers. These birds are known for their agile flight and are commonly found in the forest canopy, where they feed on nectar from a variety of flowering plants. They also consume small insects as a source of protein. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, the Santa Marta Sabrewing faces threats to its survival, and conservation efforts are crucial to ensure the protection of its unique montane forest habitat.

Habitat: Montane forests