Blue-throated Goldentail vs Great Sapphirewing
Chlorestes eliciae comparado con Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Blue-throated Goldentail | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Chlorestes eliciae | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 3,66 g (0.13 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore visiting diverse flowering plants; supplements the high-sugar nectar diet with small insects and spiders … | 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
Blue-throated Goldentail only
Ninguno
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Blue-throated Goldentail
Harsh, nasal chatter with emphatic rhythm; rough buzzy notes delivered rapidly with coarse raw texture.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Blue-throated Goldentail
Found in humid forests from Mexico to Panama. Resident in lowland and foothill forest edges and clearings.
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
Blue-throated Goldentail
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Blue-throated Goldentail
Colibrí de Elicia (Chlorestes eliciae), 8–9 cm. Plumaje verde brillante general; garganta azul-verdosa; vientre blanquecino. Habita en bordes de selva y jardines de América Central (Honduras hasta Panamá). Se alimenta de néctar. Similar al colibrí de vientre blanco, pero con distribución diferente.
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.