Royal Sunangel vs Great Sapphirewing
Heliangelus regalis comparado con Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Royal Sunangel | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Heliangelus regalis | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 10,4 cm (4.1 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 3,95 g (0.14 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of restricted Andean endemism zone; forages at sparse Ericaceae and Gentianaceae blooms. Supplements with … | 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
Song & Call Comparison
Royal Sunangel
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing quality; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near blossoms.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Royal Sunangel
Endemic to a small area of the Río Marañón drainage in northern Peru at 1,800–2,800 m. Critically endangered.
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
Royal Sunangel
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Royal Sunangel
El solángel real es un colibrí llamativo del bosque nublado del norte de Perú. El macho presenta partes superiores azul-púrpura brillante y partes inferiores azul intenso. Es una de las especies más bellas de la región andina. Habita en los bosques nublados y matorrales del norte de Perú. La pérdida de hábitat y su distribución extremadamente restringida lo clasifican como especie en peligro.
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.