Violet-bellied Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Chlorestes julie comparado con Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Violet-bellied Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Chlorestes julie | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 3,1759999999999997 g (0.11 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects … | 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
Violet-bellied Hummingbird only
Ninguno
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Violet-bellied Hummingbird
Thin, high-pitched twittering barely perceptible; delicate notes cascading gently near high-elevation blossoms.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Violet-bellied Hummingbird
Found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Resident in forest undergrowth and edges.
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
Violet-bellied Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Violet-bellied Hummingbird
Colibrí de Julieta (Chlorestes julie), 8–9 cm. Macho con garganta y pecho violáceos o malvas brillantes; partes superiores verde metálico oscuro. Habita en selvas húmedas de América del Sur (Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana). Se alimenta de néctar de diversas flores. Especie de sotobosque.
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.