Napo Sabrewing vs Great Sapphirewing
Campylopterus villaviscensio comparé à Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Napo Sabrewing | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Campylopterus villaviscensio | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 13,2 cm (5.2 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Poids | 7,325 g (0.26 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Feeds on floral nectar in Napo lowland forest, hovering at large Heliconia. Supplements with insects … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Napo Sabrewing
Soft, pure whistle with plaintive tone; gentle wavering note given quietly from shaded perch in vegetation.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Napo Sabrewing
Found in humid foothill forests of eastern Ecuador and Peru at 400-1,400 m. Resident in Andean foothills.
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
Napo Sabrewing
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Napo Sabrewing
A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in humid foothill forests of eastern Ecuador and Peru at 400-1,400 m. Green plumage. Nectarivore of Andean foothill forest undergrowth. Named after the city of Villavicencio. An uncommon species.
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.