About the Wedge-tailed Sabrewing
The wedge-tailed sabrewing is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, and possibly Honduras. Two subspecies have sometimes been treated as separate species, the curve-winged sabrewing and the long-tailed sabrewing.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Pampa curvipennis |
| Species Codes | wetsab1, WTSA, WTWS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wedge-tailed Sabrewing belong to?
The Wedge-tailed Sabrewing (Pampa curvipennis) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Wedge-tailed Sabrewing?
The wedge-tailed sabrewing is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, and possibly Honduras. Two subspecies have sometimes been treated as separate species, the curve-winged sabrewing and the long-tailed sabrewi...
Where can I report a Wedge-tailed Sabrewing sighting?
You can log sightings of Wedge-tailed Sabrewing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wetsab1, or on iNaturalist.
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