Gould's Brilliant vs Great Sapphirewing
Heliodoxa aurescens comparado con Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Gould's Brilliant | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Heliodoxa aurescens | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 12,2 cm (4.8 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 5,975 g (0.21 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian cloud forest; aggressively defends Ericaceae patches. Takes small insects for … | 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
Gould's Brilliant
Soft, pure whistle with tremulous quality; gentle wavering note given quietly from shaded perch in dense thicket.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Gould's Brilliant
Found in Amazonian lowland forest from Colombia and Venezuela south through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia to Brazil. 0–1,000 m.
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
Gould's Brilliant
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Gould's Brilliant
El colibrí brillante de pecho castaño es un colibrí de tamaño mediano de las estribaciones andinas y bosques de la cuenca amazónica. El macho tiene partes superiores verdes brillantes y pecho castaño rojizo con un gorjal verde metálico. La hembra es más apagada con partes inferiores moteadas. Se alimenta del néctar de flores de los estratos medios y del dosel. Importante polinizador de diversas plantas andinas y tropicales.
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.