Royal Sunangel vs Great Sapphirewing
Heliangelus regalis مقارنةً بـ Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Royal Sunangel | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Heliangelus regalis | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| الرتبة | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| الفصيلة | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 10,4 cm (4.1 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| الوزن | 3,95 g (0.14 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | Nectarivore of restricted Andean endemism zone; forages at sparse Ericaceae and Gentianaceae blooms. Supplements with … | 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
Song & Call Comparison
Royal Sunangel
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing quality; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near blossoms.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Royal Sunangel
Endemic to a small area of the Río Marañón drainage in northern Peru at 1,800–2,800 m. Critically endangered.
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
Royal Sunangel
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Royal Sunangel
A stunning hummingbird (10-12 cm) endemic to a tiny range in the northern Peruvian Andes at 1,500-2,500 m. Males have a brilliant deep blue throat and forked tail. Classified as Endangered due to extremely restricted range in the Cordillera del Cóndor. Nectarivore of cloud forest.
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.