Sapphire-throated Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Chrysuronia coeruleogularis comparé à Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Sapphire-throated Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chrysuronia coeruleogularis | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Poids | 4,133333333333333 g (0.15 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with spiders … | 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
Sapphire-throated Hummingbird only
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Sapphire-throated Hummingbird
High, thin chip note with silvery sibilant ending; soft twittering sequence given quietly during active foraging.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Sapphire-throated Hummingbird
Found in tropical lowlands from Honduras to Venezuela and Ecuador. Resident in Caribbean lowland habitats.
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
Sapphire-throated Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Sapphire-throated Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in tropical lowlands from Honduras to Venezuela and Ecuador. Males have a deep sapphire-blue throat. Green body. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Found primarily in Caribbean lowland habitats.
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.