Campylopterus hemileucurus

The violet sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) is a large hummingbird with a long, decurved beak. Both sexes feature white patches on the tail and a postocular white spot. Males display iridescent purple plumage, while females have mostly grayish underparts with a violet patch on the throat. Its range extends from southern Mexico to western Panama, inhabiting humid and semihumid forests in mountains and slopes. It is territorial and exhibits aggressive behaviors.

Publicado el 13 de noviembre de 2023 a las 09:53 PM por antbatista