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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
White-eared Hummingbird
さえずり
Deep, resonant churring with powerful carrying quality; rich low buzzing trill audible at impressive range.
Sword-billed Hummingbird
さえずり
Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive character; soft nasal tone held briefly then gently fading in mist.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
White-eared Hummingbird
Found in mountain forests from the southwestern United States to Nicaragua at 1,500-3,000 m. Resident in pine-oak forest.
Sword-billed Hummingbird
Found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,700–3,500 m.
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保全状況
Least Concern
White-eared Hummingbird
Least Concern
Sword-billed Hummingbird
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
White-eared Hummingbird
羽毛
Blue-throated Goldentail: males with brilliant blue-green gorget; metallic green above; golden tail; females green above; spotted
Sword-billed Hummingbird
羽毛
Olivaceous Thornbill: males with iridescent purple gorget; metallic olive-bronze above; white underparts; females green above; spots
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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Related Comparisons
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