Costa's Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Calypte costae comparado con Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Costa's Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Calypte costae | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 8,9 cm (3.5 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 3,4000000000000004 g (0.12 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Mojave Desert scrub, favouring desert lavender and sage. Supplements nectar with insects 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
Hábitats compartidos
Costa's Hummingbird only
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Costa's Hummingbird
Melodic, flute-like ascending scale; smooth bright notes climbing steadily in cheerful morning territorial delivery.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Costa's Hummingbird
Found in arid western North America from California to Mexico. Breeds in desert scrub; some populations resident year-round.
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
Costa's Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Costa's Hummingbird
Colibrí de Costa de 7–9 cm con brillante gorguera violeta, habita en los desiertos del suroeste de EE.UU. y el noroeste de México.
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.