White-tailed Goldenthroat vs Great Sapphirewing
Polytmus guainumbi comparé à Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White-tailed Goldenthroat | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Polytmus guainumbi | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 11,8 cm (4.6 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Poids | 4,7 g (0.17 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Nectarivore of grassland and savanna flowers, particularly Heliconia and grasses. Catches small insects near water … | 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-tailed Goldenthroat only
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
White-tailed Goldenthroat
Sharp, crackling chatter with percussive quality; rapid dry notes delivered emphatically near territorial boundary.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-tailed Goldenthroat
Widespread in open habitats, savannas, and forest edges across Trinidad and Venezuela south through Brazil to Bolivia and Argentina. 0–900 m.
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-tailed Goldenthroat
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
White-tailed Goldenthroat
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) with golden-green throat and breast, found in open savannas and cerrado from Venezuela to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Long, slightly curved bill. Nectarivore of open country flowers. Named for its glittering golden throat plumage.
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.