Violet Sabrewing
Campylopterus hemileucurus
About the Violet Sabrewing
The violet sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) is a very large hummingbird native to southern Mexico and Central America as far south as Costa Rica and western Panama.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Violet Sabrewing?
The scientific name of the Violet Sabrewing is Campylopterus hemileucurus.
How many Violet Sabrewing sightings have been recorded?
4,422 observations of the Violet Sabrewing have been recorded on iNaturalist.
4,422
observations on iNaturalist
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