White-vented Plumeleteer vs Great Sapphirewing
Chalybura buffonii comparado con Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | White-vented Plumeleteer | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Chalybura buffonii | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 12,8 cm (5.0 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 6,75 g (0.24 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Feeds on nectar from lowland forest flowers in Colombia and Venezuela. Supplements 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
White-vented Plumeleteer only
Ninguno
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
White-vented Plumeleteer
Melodic, descending two-note whistle; pure warm tones stepping down smoothly, given persistently from perch.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-vented Plumeleteer
Found in humid forests from Panama to Venezuela and Ecuador. Resident in lowland and foothill forest undergrowth.
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
White-vented Plumeleteer
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
White-vented Plumeleteer
Colibrí de Buffon (Chalybura buffonii), 10–11 cm. Macho con plumaje verde metálico brillante y cola verde azulada; pies blancos llamativos. Habita en bordes de selva y áreas abiertas del norte de América del Sur (Venezuela, Colombia). Se alimenta de néctar y pequeños artrópodos.
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.