Great Sapphirewing vs Green-crowned Plovercrest
Pterophanes cyanopterus comparado con Stephanoxis lalandi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Great Sapphirewing | Green-crowned Plovercrest |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Pterophanes cyanopterus | Stephanoxis lalandi |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) | 9,6 cm (3.8 in) |
| Peso | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) | 3,15 g (0.11 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … | Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest in Brazil, probing at Lobelia and bromeliads. Supplements diet with small … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Great Sapphirewing only
Green-crowned Plovercrest only
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Song & Call Comparison
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Green-crowned Plovercrest
Deep, hollow churring resonant trill; prolonged low buzzing sound vibrating through dense tropical riparian forest.
Geographic Range & Migration
Great Sapphirewing
Found in high Andean cloud forests and páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m.
Green-crowned Plovercrest
Found in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. Resident in Atlantic Forest and cerrado edges.
Estado de conservación
Great Sapphirewing
Green-crowned Plovercrest
About These Birds
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.
Green-crowned Plovercrest
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. Males have a distinctive green crest resembling a plover's. Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest and cerrado edges. Named plovercrest for the erect green crest.