Plain-capped Starthroat vs Great Sapphirewing

Heliomaster constantii dibandingkan dengan Pterophanes cyanopterus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Plain-capped Starthroat Great Sapphirewing
Nama Ilmiah Heliomaster constantii Pterophanes cyanopterus
Ordo Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Famili Trochilidae Trochilidae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Least Concern
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 12,5 cm (4.9 in) 21,0 cm (8.3 in)
Berat 7,375 g (0.26 oz) 10,05 g (0.35 oz)
Diet Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American dry and semi-open habitats. Visits large flowers; catches insects … 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

Plain-capped Starthroat only

None

Great Sapphirewing only

Song & Call Comparison

Plain-capped Starthroat

Kicauan

High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.

Great Sapphirewing

Kicauan

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

Geographic Range & Migration

Plain-capped Starthroat

Found from northwestern Mexico south through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica in dry forest. Sea level to 1,800 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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern

Plain-capped Starthroat

Least Concern

Great Sapphirewing

About These Birds

Plain-capped Starthroat

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in dry to semi-humid habitats from Mexico to Costa Rica. Grey-green plumage with a purple gorget and long bill. Nectarivore of deciduous forests, thorn scrub, and gardens. Often seen at large, nectar-rich flowers.

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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