Cozumel Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing
Cynanthus forficatus compared with Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cozumel Emerald | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cynanthus forficatus | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 2.5 g (0.09 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Cozumel Emerald
Soft, high-pitched twittering barely audible; delicate minute notes cascading gently near flowering trees.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Cozumel Emerald
Endemic to Cozumel Island off the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico. Classified as Vulnerable due to its tiny island range.
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
Cozumel Emerald
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Cozumel Emerald
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to Cozumel Island off the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico. Green plumage with a forked tail. Nectarivore of the island's tropical forest and gardens. A very range-restricted island endemic. Classified as Vulnerable.
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.