Plain-capped Starthroat vs Great Sapphirewing
Heliomaster constantii 比較対象 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Plain-capped Starthroat | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Heliomaster constantii | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 12.5 cm (4.9 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 7.375 g (0.26 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | 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 … |
| 一腹卵数 | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Plain-capped Starthroat
High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.
Great Sapphirewing
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.
保全状況
Plain-capped Starthroat
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Plain-capped Starthroat
メキシコからコスタリカにかけての中央アメリカ太平洋斜面（標高0〜1,500 m）の乾燥・半湿潤林と林縁に生息する中型ハチドリ（体長11〜12 cm）。雄は白い縞のある暗い羽衣と紫に輝く喉を持つ。長いくちばしで花の蜜を採食。
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.