White-bellied Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing
Chlorestes candida compared with Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-bellied Emerald | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlorestes candida | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 3.675 g (0.13 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with 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
White-bellied Emerald
Rapid, mechanical twittering; quick dry staccato notes tumbling freely in animated sequence near flowers.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-bellied Emerald
Found in humid forests from Mexico through Central America to Colombia. Resident in lowland 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.
Conservation Status
White-bellied Emerald
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
White-bellied Emerald
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid forests from Mexico through Central America to Colombia. White belly, green plumage. Nectarivore of forest edges, second growth, and gardens. Common in lowland habitats across its range.
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.