Blue-chinned Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing
Chlorestes notata compared with Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blue-chinned Emerald | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlorestes notata | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 4.0 g (0.14 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny insects and spiders … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Blue-chinned Emerald
Loud, hollow booming call with resonant bass; deep carrying sound of this large turaco audible far across canopy.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Blue-chinned Emerald
Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Brazil and Trinidad. Resident.
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
Blue-chinned Emerald
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Blue-chinned Emerald
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Brazil and Trinidad. Green plumage with a blue chin spot. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Widespread in northern South America.
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.