White-eared Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Basilinna leucotis verglichen mit Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | White-eared Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Basilinna leucotis | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familie | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 10,9 cm (4.3 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Gewicht | 3,4000000000000004 g (0.12 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Ernährung | Nectarivore of Mexican and Guatemalan pine-oak forests, visiting flowering epiphytes. Supplements with insects and spiders … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Gelegegröße | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
White-eared Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring with powerful carrying quality; rich low buzzing trill audible at impressive range.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-eared Hummingbird
Found in mountain forests from the southwestern United States to Nicaragua at 1,500-3,000 m. Resident in pine-oak 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.
Erhaltungsstatus
White-eared Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
White-eared Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in mountain forests from the southwestern US to Nicaragua at 1,500-3,000 m. Green plumage with bold white ear stripe and turquoise throat (males). Nectarivore of pine-oak and cloud forest. Common at highland feeders.
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.