Garnet-throated Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Lamprolaima rhami compared with Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Garnet-throated Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprolaima rhami | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.6 cm (6.1 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 7.55 g (0.27 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia at high elevations. … | 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
Garnet-throated Hummingbird
Deep, hollow churr with resonant bass; low-frequency buzzing sound vibrating through dense Andean cloud forest.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Garnet-throated Hummingbird
Found in highland forest from southern Mexico through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,200–2,800 m.
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
Garnet-throated Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Garnet-throated Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in cloud forests from southern Mexico to Honduras at 1,200-3,000 m. Males have a striking garnet-red throat and amethyst breast. Green plumage with rufous wings. Nectarivore of cloud forest. One of the most beautiful Mesoamerican hummingbirds.
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.