Great Sapphirewing vs Tumbes Hummingbird
Pterophanes cyanopterus comparé à Thaumasius baeri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Great Sapphirewing | Tumbes Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pterophanes cyanopterus | Thaumasius baeri |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) | — |
| Poids | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) | 4,5249999999999995 g (0.16 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … | Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with spiders … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Tumbes Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill with powerful bass; low buzzing sound vibrating impressively in open forest.
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.
Tumbes Hummingbird
Found in arid Tumbesian scrub of western Peru and southwestern Ecuador. Resident in dry forest and coastal scrub.
Statut de conservation
Great Sapphirewing
Tumbes 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.
Tumbes Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in arid Tumbesian scrub of western Peru and southwestern Ecuador. Green plumage with buff underparts. Nectarivore of dry forest and scrub. Named after the collector Karl Ernst von Baer. An arid-zone specialist.