Brazilian Ruby vs Great Sapphirewing
Clytolaema rubricauda verglichen mit Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Brazilian Ruby | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Clytolaema rubricauda | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familie | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 13,8 cm (5.4 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Gewicht | 7,42 g (0.26 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Ernährung | Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest understory; visits Heliconia and Ericaceae flowers. Supplements diet with small arthropods. | 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
Brazilian Ruby
Explosive, loud whistle cutting through ambient sound; single bold penetrating note repeated with commanding authority.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Brazilian Ruby
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil from Bahia south to Rio Grande do Sul. Found at sea level to 1,200 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.
Erhaltungsstatus
Brazilian Ruby
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Brazilian Ruby
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Males have a brilliant ruby-red throat and breast. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest and forest edges. A Brazilian endemic of conservation concern due to Atlantic Forest loss.
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.