White-vented Plumeleteer vs Great Sapphirewing
Chalybura buffonii comparé à Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White-vented Plumeleteer | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chalybura buffonii | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 12,8 cm (5.0 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Poids | 6,75 g (0.24 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Feeds on nectar from lowland forest flowers in Colombia and Venezuela. Supplements with insects and … | 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
Habitats partagés
White-vented Plumeleteer only
Aucun(e)
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
White-vented Plumeleteer
Melodic, descending two-note whistle; pure warm tones stepping down smoothly, given persistently from perch.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-vented Plumeleteer
Found in humid forests from Panama to Venezuela and Ecuador. Resident in lowland and foothill forest undergrowth.
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-vented Plumeleteer
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
White-vented Plumeleteer
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in humid forests from Panama to Venezuela and Ecuador. Green plumage with white vent. Feathered leg puffs. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth. Named after the French naturalist Buffon.
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.