description White-tailed Sabrewing Overview
The white-tailed sabrewing, Campylopterus ensipennis, is a large hummingbird found in northeastern Venezuela and on Tobago. It inhabits humid montane and cloud forests, where it feeds on flower nectar and small arthropods. Adults are predominantly green, with conspicuous white outer tail feathers, while the male's broadened outer primary feathers produce the sabrewing shape reflected in its common name. Habitat loss has contributed to conservation concern.
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Where does the white-tailed sabrewing live?
Campylopterus ensipennis occurs in northeastern Venezuela and on Tobago. It inhabits humid montane and cloud forests.
How can I identify a white-tailed sabrewing?
Adults are predominantly green and have conspicuous white tail feathers. Its large size and sabre-like wing structure are also useful clues.
What does the white-tailed sabrewing eat?
It feeds on flower nectar and small arthropods. Nectar provides energy for hovering, while arthropods add protein to its diet.
Is the white-tailed sabrewing found throughout the Caribbean?
No. Its known range is concentrated in northeastern Venezuela and Tobago. That restricted distribution makes the species more geographically specific than widespread Caribbean hummingbirds.
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