Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
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Violet Sabrewing in Costa Rica
Campylopterus hemileucurus
Hummingbirds · ~15 cm · midland
Cloud ForestCentral ValleyCaribbean
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Recorded by Oliver Komar · CC BY-SA 4.0
The largest hummingbird in Costa Rica. Males are stunningly iridescent deep violet; females show grey underparts and white outer tail feathers. Often dominates feeders.
Fun Facts
- ▸Named for the sabre-shaped curved outer wing feathers of adult males.
- ▸Large enough that smaller hummingbirds scatter when it arrives at a feeder.
- ▸Performs lek courtship displays where males gather to call in chorus.
Best Months
Year-round
Featured On
- · Mirador Cinchona Half-Day
- · 7-Day Private Birding Tour
