Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Cynanthus doubledayi compared with Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cynanthus doubledayi | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 3.075 g (0.11 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird only
None
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird
Rapid, light twittering cascade; bright airy notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence during display.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird
Endemic to the Pacific slope of southern Mexico from Guerrero to Oaxaca. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.
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
Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Pacific slope of southern Mexico from Guerrero to Oaxaca. Males have a turquoise-blue crown and green body. Nectarivore of tropical deciduous forest. A Mexican endemic with limited 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.