Great Sapphirewing vs Blue-vented Hummingbird
Pterophanes cyanopterus dibandingkan dengan Saucerottia hoffmanni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Great Sapphirewing | Blue-vented Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Pterophanes cyanopterus | Saucerottia hoffmanni |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famili | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) | — |
| Berat | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) | 4,85 g (0.17 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … | Feeds on nectar from Costa Rican lowland forest flowers and gardens. Supplements diet with small … |
| Ukuran Sarang | 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.
Blue-vented Hummingbird
Harsh, nasal chatter with emphatic delivery; rough buzzy notes delivered rapidly with coarse texture.
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.
Blue-vented Hummingbird
Found in dry to semi-humid habitats from Honduras to Costa Rica. Resident in gardens and forest edges.
Status Konservasi
Great Sapphirewing
Blue-vented 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.
Blue-vented Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in dry to semi-humid habitats from Honduras to Costa Rica. Green plumage with blue vent. Nectarivore of gardens, scrub, and forest edges. Named after the German naturalist Karl Hoffmann. A Central American near-endemic.