Tres Marias Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Cynanthus lawrencei compared with Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tres Marias Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cynanthus lawrencei | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 3.05 g (0.11 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from Tres Marias Island flowers; diet supplemented with small 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
Tres Marias Hummingbird
Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; single clear note ringing out then slowly fading in air.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Tres Marias Hummingbird
Endemic to the Tres Marías Islands off the Pacific coast of western Mexico. 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
Tres Marias Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Tres Marias Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Tres Marías Islands off western Mexico. Green plumage. Recently split from Broad-billed Hummingbird. Nectarivore of tropical deciduous forest on the islands. A very range-restricted island endemic.
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.