Stripe-tailed Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Eupherusa eximia comparado con Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Stripe-tailed Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Eupherusa eximia | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 11,1 cm (4.4 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 4,334 g (0.15 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Stripe-tailed Hummingbird only
Ninguno
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Stripe-tailed Hummingbird
Melodic, ascending phrase; smooth pure tones rising steadily in clear musical progression at morning.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Stripe-tailed Hummingbird
Found in humid forests from Mexico to Panama at 500-2,000 m elevation. Resident in Central American highlands.
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
Stripe-tailed Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Stripe-tailed Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in humid forests from Mexico to Panama at 500-2,000 m. Green plumage with a distinctive striped rufous-and-dark tail. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. One of the most common hummingbirds in Central American highlands.
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.