Amethyst Woodstar vs Great Sapphirewing
Calliphlox amethystina comparado con Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amethyst Woodstar | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Calliphlox amethystina | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 7,0 cm (2.8 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 2,9 g (0.10 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore visiting small flowers at forest edges and clearings; insect-like flight. Catches tiny flies and … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst Woodstar
High, crystalline notes in ascending phrase; clear bright musical tones climbing smoothly in lively morning song.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst Woodstar
Widespread in open habitats from Bolivia and Brazil south to Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. 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.
Estado de conservación
Amethyst Woodstar
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Amethyst Woodstar
Colibrí amatista de 8–9 cm con gorguera magenta brillante en los machos, habita en los bordes de bosque y jardines de Sudamérica del Este.
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.