White-tailed Sabrewing

Campylopterus ensipennis

The White-tailed Sabrewing is a striking hummingbird species found in Central America. It is characterized by its iridescent green plumage, white throat, and distinctive white tail feathers. These birds are known for their agile flight and are often observed feeding on nectar from a variety of flowers. They play a crucial role in pollination within their habitat. White-tailed Sabrewings are typically found in humid forests and forest edges, where they can access their preferred nectar sources. These birds are known for their territorial behavior and can be quite vocal, often emitting high-pitched calls. The conservation status of the White-tailed Sabrewing is currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Humid forests and forest edges

White-tailed Sabrewing
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Tobago Private Birding and Rainforest Tour with Darren Henry
Tobago Private Birding and Rainforest Tour with Darren Henry
Trinidad and Tobago / Tobago Private tour 1 day | 0h

A private Tobago birding and rainforest guiding day with Darren Henry, a trained forester, birder and licensed tour guide based in Bethel, T...

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Little Tobago Island Birding and Nature Tour
Little Tobago Island Birding and Nature Tour
Trinidad and Tobago / Speyside, Tobago Private tour 6h

A 6 hour Little Tobago Island day from Speyside, including the glass-bottom boat crossing, island birding, swimming, snorkeling and lunch....

From 110.00 USD
Main Ridge Rainforest Birding and Nature Tour
Main Ridge Rainforest Birding and Nature Tour
Trinidad and Tobago / Main Ridge, Tobago Private tour 6h

A 5-6 hour Tobago rainforest tour with Jason Radix, following the north coast toward Main Ridge Forest Reserve and the Gilpin Trail for fore...

From 80.00 USD
Bird Photography Tour of Trinidad and Tobago with Faraaz Abdool
Bird Photography Tour of Trinidad and Tobago with Faraaz Abdool
Trinidad and Tobago / Trinidad and Tobago Group tour 0h

A January 2027 Trinidad and Tobago bird photography tour with Faraaz Abdool, focused on island specialties, tropical forest birds, wetland p...

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Custom Trinidad and Tobago Birding Package with Zee
Custom Trinidad and Tobago Birding Package with Zee
Trinidad and Tobago / Trinidad and Tobago Private tour 0h

An on-request custom Trinidad and Tobago birding package with Zolani "Zee" Frank, built around seabird, rainforest, coastline and wider isla...

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Main Ridge Rainforest Birding and Nature Hike with Zee
Main Ridge Rainforest Birding and Nature Hike with Zee
Trinidad and Tobago / Main Ridge, Tobago Private tour 1 day | 0h

A Tobago rainforest birding and nature hike in the Main Ridge area with Zolani "Zee" Frank....

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