Broad-billed Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Cynanthus latirostris compared with Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Broad-billed Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cynanthus latirostris | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.3 cm (4.1 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 3.3333333333333335 g (0.12 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Mexican thorn-forest and canyon habitats, probing wide-mouthed flowers. Gleans insects and spiders for … | 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
None
Broad-billed Hummingbird only
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Rough, grating chatter with coarse texture; harsh series of notes interspersed with sharp emphatic chips.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Found from the southwestern United States to central Mexico. Breeds in desert canyons; winters in western Mexico.
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
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Broad-billed Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found from the southwestern US to Mexico. Males have an iridescent blue throat and green body with a distinctive coral-red bill with dark tip. Nectarivore of desert canyons, oak woodland, and gardens. Often attracts attention with its squeaky calls.
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.