Common Name |
Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird |
Scientific Name |
Campylopterus hemileucurus |
Length |
5.1"-5.9" (13-15 cm), making it the largest hummingbird of Mexico and Central America |
Range |
Can be found from Mexico southward to Panama. The IUCN has assessed the Violet Sabrewing as being of Least Concern due to its large range and population estimated at 50,000 mature birds. |
Characteristics and Identification |
Very large and agressive, with a thick arched bill and big, flashy white tail corners. The purple plumage of the male often looks blackish overall. |
Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird |
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