Sapphire-vented Puffleg vs Great Sapphirewing

Eriocnemis luciani 比較対象 Pterophanes cyanopterus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Sapphire-vented Puffleg Great Sapphirewing
学名 Eriocnemis luciani Pterophanes cyanopterus
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Trochilidae Trochilidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長
翼開長 14.3 cm (5.6 in) 21.0 cm (8.3 in)
体重 6.050000000000001 g (0.21 oz) 10.05 g (0.35 oz)
食性 Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian Ericaceae-rich cloud forest. Catches small arthropods from mossy bark near … Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae …
一腹卵数 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Sapphire-vented Puffleg only

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Great Sapphirewing only

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Song & Call Comparison

Sapphire-vented Puffleg

さえずり

Melodic, descending whistle with clear timbre; smooth pure tones stepping downward gracefully in high-altitude morning.

Great Sapphirewing

さえずり

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

Geographic Range & Migration

Sapphire-vented Puffleg

Widespread in high Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 2,400–4,200 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.

保全状況

Least Concern

Sapphire-vented Puffleg

Least Concern

Great Sapphirewing

About These Birds

Sapphire-vented Puffleg

コロンビアからボリビアにかけて分布するハチドリで、サファイアブルーの臀部が特徴。

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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