Chestnut-breasted Coronet vs Great Sapphirewing
Boissonneaua matthewsii compared with Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-breasted Coronet | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boissonneaua matthewsii | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.6 cm (5.7 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 7.4125000000000005 g (0.26 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Peruvian and Bolivian cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and epiphytic orchids. Takes small … | 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
Chestnut-breasted Coronet
Rapid, light chips in animated sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant quality during active foraging bouts.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Chestnut-breasted Coronet
Found on the eastern Andean slope from Peru south through Bolivia in cloud forest. 1,000–2,400 m elevation.
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
Chestnut-breasted Coronet
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Chestnut-breasted Coronet
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Peru to Bolivia at 1,500-2,800 m. Green plumage with a chestnut breast band. Nectarivore of montane forest and forest edges. Replaced by Buff-tailed Coronet north of Peru.
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.