#sabrewing

Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus), male, family Trochilidae, order Apodiformes, Panama

Humming birds and their elegant cousins!

So ive watched a bit of duck tales, not enough to know these two or their characters very well

But from what I gather they're sisters (adopted yes but still sisters) So obviously sibling rivalry!

May not be in character but hey

Photo of the Day – The Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) occurs in montane forests from southern Mexico south to western Panama, and can also be found in second-growth forests, forest edges, banana plantations, and gardens. The males are polygynous – meaning they have more than one female mate – and do not participate in parental care.

Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus), male, family Trochilidae, order Apodiformes, Costa Rica

I like broad-billed hummingbirds

I tend to like purple hummingbirds.

I had a really magical and romantic day with Hideo a few years ago in Monte Verde, Costa Rica, where we sat on a patio of the National Park visitor's center and watched one species after another whirr and whiz past us. Our favorite was this huge Violet Sabrewing.

The largest hummingbird of North/Central America, growing to a max. body length of up to 15 cm (5.9 in)

Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus), male, family Trochilidae, order Apodiformes, Costa Rica

photograph by Gates Dupont

Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus), male, family Trochilidae, order Apodiformes, Honduras

photograph by Hugo Orellana

Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus), male, family Trochilidae, order Apodiformes, Panama

photograph by Josep del Hoyo

Violet Sabrewings (Campylopterus hemileucurus), male, family Trochilidae, order Apodiformes, Costa Rica