White-bellied Woodstar vs Great Sapphirewing
Chaetocercus mulsant comparé à Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White-bellied Woodstar | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chaetocercus mulsant | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 7,8 cm (3.1 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Poids | 3,9 g (0.14 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Feeds on floral nectar in Andean cloud forest, favouring small-flowered herbs. Supplements with spiders and … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
White-bellied Woodstar only
Aucun(e)
Great Sapphirewing only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
White-bellied Woodstar
Melodic, pure ascending phrase with bright character; clear notes rising smoothly in animated morning territorial song.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-bellied Woodstar
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 1,500-3,500 m elevation. Resident across the northern and central Andes.
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
White-bellied Woodstar
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
White-bellied Woodstar
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 1,500-3,500 m. Males have a white belly and iridescent gorget. Nectarivore of forest edges and flowering shrubs. One of the most widespread Andean woodstars.
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.