White-chinned Sapphire vs Great Sapphirewing
Chlorestes cyanus comparado con Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | White-chinned Sapphire | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Chlorestes cyanus | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 3,35 g (0.12 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | 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-chinned Sapphire only
Ninguno
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
White-chinned Sapphire
Pure, bell-like descending phase; clear resonant tones stepping smoothly down in musical evening sequence.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-chinned Sapphire
Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Amazonia and Brazil. Resident.
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-chinned Sapphire
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
White-chinned Sapphire
Colibrí añil (Chlorestes cyanus), 8–9 cm. Macho con plumaje azul-cian brillante en la garganta y pecho; partes superiores verde metálico. Habita en selvas húmedas y bordes del noroeste de América del Sur (Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, norte de Brasil). Se alimenta de néctar e insectos pequeños.
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.