Blue-chinned Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing
Chlorestes notata comparado con Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Blue-chinned Emerald | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Chlorestes notata | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 4,0 g (0.14 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny insects and spiders … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Blue-chinned Emerald
Loud, hollow booming call with resonant bass; deep carrying sound of this large turaco audible far across canopy.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Blue-chinned Emerald
Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Brazil and Trinidad. 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
Blue-chinned Emerald
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Blue-chinned Emerald
Colibrí de collar azul (Chlorestes notata), 8–9 cm. Macho con garganta azul-violácea iridiscente; partes superiores verde metálico; cola verde. Habita en selvas húmedas y bordes de bosque de Trinidad y el norte de América del Sur. Se alimenta de néctar de plantas epifitas y arbustos.
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.