Antillean Crested Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Orthorhyncus cristatus comparé à Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Antillean Crested Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Orthorhyncus cristatus | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 9,4 cm (3.7 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Poids | 3,2600000000000002 g (0.11 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Nectarivore of Lesser Antillean gardens and forest edges, visiting diverse native blooms. 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
Antillean Crested Hummingbird only
Aucun(e)
Great Sapphirewing only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Antillean Crested Hummingbird
Thin, wavering sibilant trill; soft high-pitched buzzing with pulsing rhythm during slow courtship display.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Antillean Crested Hummingbird
Widespread across the Lesser Antilles from Puerto Rico to Grenada. Resident on most eastern Caribbean islands.
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
Antillean Crested Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Antillean Crested Hummingbird
A tiny hummingbird (8-9 cm) widespread across the Lesser Antilles from Puerto Rico to Grenada. Males have a brilliant green crest. Dark plumage. Nectarivore of gardens, forests, and plantations. The most common and widespread hummingbird in the eastern Caribbean islands.
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.