Andean Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing

Amazilia franciae dibandingkan dengan Pterophanes cyanopterus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Andean Emerald Great Sapphirewing
Nama Ilmiah Amazilia franciae Pterophanes cyanopterus
Ordo Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Famili Trochilidae Trochilidae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Least Concern
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 10,7 cm (4.2 in) 21,0 cm (8.3 in)
Berat 5,266666666666667 g (0.19 oz) 10,05 g (0.35 oz)
Diet Nectarivore of cloud-forest epiphytes in Ecuador and Colombia; supplements diet with insects and spiders. Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae …
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Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Andean Emerald only

None

Great Sapphirewing only

Song & Call Comparison

Andean Emerald

Kicauan

Soft, pure whistle with warm melancholy; gentle sustained tone with slight downward inflection at dusk.

Great Sapphirewing

Kicauan

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

Geographic Range & Migration

Andean Emerald

Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Resident in montane forest edges.

Great Sapphirewing

Found in high Andean cloud forests and páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern

Andean Emerald

Least Concern

Great Sapphirewing

About These Birds

Andean Emerald

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Green plumage with white breast. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Named after the French naturalist Dr. Francius.

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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