Neblina Metaltail vs Great Sapphirewing

Metallura odomae comparé à Pterophanes cyanopterus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Neblina Metaltail Great Sapphirewing
Nom scientifique Metallura odomae Pterophanes cyanopterus
Ordre Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Famille Trochilidae Trochilidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 11,6 cm (4.6 in) 21,0 cm (8.3 in)
Poids 5,050000000000001 g (0.18 oz) 10,05 g (0.35 oz)
Régime alimentaire Nectarivore of northern Peruvian montane forest; visits Ericaceae and mossy shrub flowers. Supplements with small … 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

Neblina Metaltail only

Aucun(e)

Great Sapphirewing only

Aucun(e)

Song & Call Comparison

Neblina Metaltail

Chant

High, thin twittering cascade; delicate light notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence during aerial display.

Great Sapphirewing

Chant

Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.

Geographic Range & Migration

Neblina Metaltail

Endemic to a restricted area of the Andes in northern Peru (Cajamarca and Amazonas) at 2,600–3,800 m elevation.

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

Least Concern

Neblina Metaltail

Least Concern

Great Sapphirewing

About These Birds

Neblina Metaltail

A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Andes of northern Peru at 2,700-3,500 m. Males have iridescent tail. Nectarivore of cloud forest. Named for the Cerros de Neblina region. A poorly known Peruvian endemic with a limited range.

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.

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