Green Mango vs Great Sapphirewing
Anthracothorax viridis comparé à Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Green Mango | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Anthracothorax viridis | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 12,6 cm (5.0 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Poids | 6,866666666666667 g (0.24 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Nectarivore visiting large open flowers in gardens and forest edges. Takes small insects in aerial … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Green Mango
Sharp, high chip note with metallic quality; clean single note repeated at irregular intervals throughout active day.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Green Mango
Endemic to Puerto Rico in montane forest; historically widespread but now largely restricted to Toro Negro and El Yunque. To 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.
Statut de conservation
Green Mango
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Green Mango
A large hummingbird (12-14 cm) endemic to Puerto Rico. Entirely emerald-green plumage, unusual among mangos. Long, curved bill. Nectarivore of montane forests, coffee plantations, and gardens. The largest hummingbird in Puerto Rico.
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.