White-tailed Sabrewing
A species of Sabrewings Scientific name : Campylopterus ensipennis Genus : Sabrewings
White-tailed Sabrewing, A species of Sabrewings
Botanical name: Campylopterus ensipennis
Genus: Sabrewings
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Description
The white-tailed sabrewing is 12 cm long and weighs 10 g. The sexes are similar, but the female is duller. The black bill is 25 mm long and slightly decurved. The adult male is bright green with a shiny blue throat and a white moustachial stripe. The three outer pairs of feathers of the tail are white and the shafts of the outer flight feathers are thickened and flattened which gives the distinctive feature of the sabrewings, their English and genus names. In this case, both parts of the scientific name refer to this feature, Campylopterus and ensipennis being derived from the Greek and Latin respectively for "bent wing". 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
White-tailed Sabrewing primarily consume nectar from undergrowth flowers. Males defend feeding territories aggressively. These large, fearless birds exhibit conspicuous perching and inquisitive behavior, with no unique dietary adaptations mentioned.
Habitat
The white-tailed Sabrewing resides in mountainous forested habitats, favoring montane forests and older secondary growth areas, including treefall gaps and shade-coffee plantations. These birds thrive predominantly at altitudes between 1000 and 1600 meters, although their elevation range extends from 400 to 2000 meters. Their nesting habits, with cup nests often by water, indicate a strong preference for dense forest environments.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Sabrewings Species
White-tailed Sabrewing 
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