Amethyst-throated Sunangel vs Great Sapphirewing
Heliangelus amethysticollis comparado con Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amethyst-throated Sunangel | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Heliangelus amethysticollis | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 12,6 cm (5.0 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 5,433333333333334 g (0.19 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore foraging at Ericaceae shrubs and epiphytic orchids in cloud forest. Gleans small insects from … | 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
Amethyst-throated Sunangel only
Ninguno
Great Sapphirewing only
Ninguno
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Soft, descending melodic phrase; gentle notes stepping smoothly down the scale in quiet, unhurried musical progression.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Found in Andean cloud forests from southern Peru through Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m elevation. 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
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
El solángel de gorguera amatista es un colibrí pequeño de los bosques nublados andinos de Colombia, Ecuador, Perú y Bolivia. El macho tiene partes superiores verde brillante y un gorjal amatista iridiscente característico. La hembra es más apagada con partes inferiores moteadas. Se alimenta del néctar de flores de las zonas nubladas andinas. Es uno de los varios colibríes de gorguera que habitan en los Andes.
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.