Andean Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing

Amazilia franciae مقارنةً بـ Pterophanes cyanopterus

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Andean Emerald Great Sapphirewing
الاسم العلمي Amazilia franciae Pterophanes cyanopterus
الرتبة Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
الفصيلة Trochilidae Trochilidae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Least Concern
الطول
طول الجناح 10,7 cm (4.2 in) 21,0 cm (8.3 in)
الوزن 5,266666666666667 g (0.19 oz) 10,05 g (0.35 oz)
النظام الغذائي Nectarivore of cloud-forest epiphytes in Ecuador and Colombia; supplements diet with insects and spiders. Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae …
عدد البيض في الوضع 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Andean Emerald only

بلا

Great Sapphirewing only

Song & Call Comparison

Andean Emerald

الغناء

Soft, pure whistle with warm melancholy; gentle sustained tone with slight downward inflection at dusk.

Great Sapphirewing

الغناء

Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.

Geographic Range & Migration

Andean Emerald

Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Resident in montane forest edges.

Great Sapphirewing

Found in high Andean cloud forests and páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

Andean Emerald

Least Concern

Great Sapphirewing

About These Birds

Andean Emerald

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Green plumage with white breast. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Named after the French naturalist Dr. Francius.

Great Sapphirewing

A large hummingbird (18 cm, wingspan 28 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 2,500-3,500 m. Brilliant sapphire-blue wings, green body, and long tail. One of the largest hummingbirds. Nectarivore of montane forest, visiting large-flowered Ericaceae.

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