Great Sapphirewing vs Scintillant Hummingbird
Pterophanes cyanopterus comparé à Selasphorus scintilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Great Sapphirewing | Scintillant Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pterophanes cyanopterus | Selasphorus scintilla |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) | 6,6 cm (2.6 in) |
| Poids | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) | 2,188 g (0.08 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … | Feeds on nectar from low-elevation Costa Rican scrub flowers. Supplements diet with tiny insects and … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Great Sapphirewing only
Aucun(e)
Scintillant Hummingbird only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Scintillant Hummingbird
Soft, sibilant twittering with airy quality; high light notes cascading gently near flowering vegetation.
Geographic Range & Migration
Great Sapphirewing
Found in high Andean cloud forests and páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m.
Scintillant Hummingbird
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 900-2,000 m elevation. Resident in cloud forest edges.
Statut de conservation
Great Sapphirewing
Scintillant Hummingbird
About These Birds
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.
Scintillant Hummingbird
One of the world's smallest hummingbirds (6-7 cm). Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 900-2,000 m. Males have a flaming orange-red gorget. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and mountain gardens. Weighs only 2-3 grams.