About the Santa Marta Sabrewing
The Santa Marta sabrewing is a Critically Endangered species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the Guatapurí dry enclave on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, department of Cesar, northern Colombia. It is one of 24 bird species that are endemic to the Santa Marta highlands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Campylopterus phainopeplus |
| Species Codes | samsab1, SMSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Santa Marta Sabrewing belong to?
The Santa Marta Sabrewing (Campylopterus phainopeplus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Santa Marta Sabrewing?
The Santa Marta sabrewing is a Critically Endangered species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the Guatapurí dry enclave on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, department of Cesar, northern Colombia. It is one of 24 bird s...
Where can I report a Santa Marta Sabrewing sighting?
You can log sightings of Santa Marta Sabrewing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code samsab1, or on iNaturalist.
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