Green-breasted Mountain-gem vs Great Sapphirewing
Lampornis sybillae comparado con Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Green-breasted Mountain-gem | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Lampornis sybillae | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 12,8 cm (5.0 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 5,975 g (0.21 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Nicaraguan montane forest; visits Ericaceae and Heliconia blooms. Supplements with small arthropods. | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Green-breasted Mountain-gem only
Ninguno
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Green-breasted Mountain-gem
Soft, high squeak followed by buzzy trill; brief introductory note launching into rough cascade of chips.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Green-breasted Mountain-gem
Found in cloud forest of Nicaragua and Honduras in highland forest. 1,000–2,400 m elevation.
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
Green-breasted Mountain-gem
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Green-breasted Mountain-gem
El colibrí de garganta verde de Honduras es un colibrí endémico de las montañas del norte de Honduras, con garganta verde iridiscente.
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.