Dusky Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Phaeoptila sordida dibandingkan dengan Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Dusky Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Phaeoptila sordida | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famili | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | — | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Berat | 3,9199999999999995 g (0.14 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from dry-forest flowers and flowering cacti in Mexico. Supplements diet with insects … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Ukuran Sarang | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Dusky Hummingbird
High, crystalline notes in animated phrase; clear bright tones cascading smoothly in lively vocal display.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Dusky Hummingbird
Endemic to arid regions of central and southern Mexico. Resident in dry scrub and thorn forest from Puebla to Oaxaca.
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
Dusky Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Dusky Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to arid regions of central and southern Mexico. Dull olive-grey plumage, unusually drab for a hummingbird. Long, slightly decurved bill. Nectarivore of dry scrub and thorn forest. Adapted to xeric habitats.
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.