Honduran Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing
Amazilia luciae compared with Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Honduran Emerald | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilia luciae | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.9 cm (4.3 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 4.5 g (0.16 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | Honduran endemic nectarivore of dry-forest flowers; supplements diet with insects and spiders. | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Honduran Emerald
Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping downward smoothly in relaxed morning progression.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Honduran Emerald
Endemic to the interior highlands of Honduras. Classified as Endangered. Honduras's only endemic hummingbird.
Great Sapphirewing
Found in high Andean cloud forests and páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m.
Conservation Status
Honduran Emerald
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Honduran Emerald
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the interior highlands of Honduras. Turquoise-green plumage. Nectarivore of dry thorn forest and scrub. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range and ongoing habitat loss. Honduras's only endemic hummingbird.
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.