Gray's Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Chrysuronia grayi comparé à Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Gray's Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chrysuronia grayi | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Poids | 5,6499999999999995 g (0.20 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. 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
Habitats partagés
Gray's Hummingbird only
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Gray's Hummingbird
Sharp, emphatic chip followed by short buzzy trill; clean staccato onset launching into brief rough cascade.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Gray's Hummingbird
Found in western Ecuador. Resident in lowland and foothill forest edges. Limited ecological data available.
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
Gray's Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Gray's Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird found in western Ecuador. Green plumage. Nectarivore of lowland and foothill forest edges. Named after George Robert Gray. Sometimes treated as a subspecies. Limited ecological data available.
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.