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The buff-breasted sabrewing is about 10 to 13 cm (3.9 to 5.1 in) long and weighs 5 to 7 g (0.18 to 0.25 oz). Males and females have essentially the same plumage. Both have a straight black bill. Their upperparts are shining bronze-green that is somewhat greener on the head. Their underparts are drab grayish with a tawny tint on the sides. Their central tail feathers are bronze and the outer ones have dull bronze bases and orangy red ends. Subspecies C. d. guaiquinimae has a slightly different green to the upperparts compared to the nominate, and a darker tail. Voice: The buff-breasted sabrewing's song has not been described in words. Its calls include "somewhat buzzy chipping notes 'chzzi' a longer chattering series 'chi-zizi' or 'chizizizizizizi'."
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When to see the Buff-breasted Sabrewing
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Where to see the Buff-breasted Sabrewing
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About the Buff-breasted Sabrewing
The buff-breasted sabrewing, or sometimes Duida sabrewing, is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Brazil and Venezuela.
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Easily confused with
Santa Marta SabrewingCampylopterus phainopeplusThe Santa Marta sabrewing is about 13 cm (5.1 in) long.
Diamantina SabrewingCampylopterus diamantinensisThe Diamantina sabrewing is a large hummingbird, about 13.4 cm (5.3 in) long.
Rufous-breasted SabrewingCampylopterus hyperythrusThe rufous-breasted sabrewing is 10.4 to 12 cm (4.1 to 4.7 in) long.
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