Long-billed Starthroat vs Great Sapphirewing
Heliomaster longirostris comparado con Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Long-billed Starthroat | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Heliomaster longirostris | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 11,7 cm (4.6 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 6,540000000000001 g (0.23 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of lowland and foothill open habitats; visits diverse flowers at forest edges and clearings. … | 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
Long-billed Starthroat only
Ninguno
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Long-billed Starthroat
Soft, liquid notes cascading gently; mellow flowing sequence with subtle variation characteristic of Andean forest species.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Long-billed Starthroat
Widespread from southern Mexico through Central America to Bolivia, Brazil, and Trinidad. Prefers open habitats. 0–1,200 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
Long-billed Starthroat
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Long-billed Starthroat
El colibrí de pico largo de coronilla castaña es un colibrí de tamaño mediano del sur de México y América del Sur. El macho tiene partes superiores verde brillante, coronilla castaña y un gorjal rojo-rosado iridiscente. Tiene un pico notablemente largo para acceder al néctar de flores tubulares. Habita en bosques húmedos y bordes de bosque. Contribuye a la polinización de muchas plantas 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.