Bee Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Mellisuga helenae 比較対象 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Bee Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Mellisuga helenae | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保全状況 | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 5.6 cm (2.2 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 2.1 g (0.07 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | World's smallest bird; feeds on nectar from tiny Cuban flowers and catches minuscule spiders and … | 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
Song & Call Comparison
Bee Hummingbird
Pure, bell-like descending phrase; clear resonant tones stepping smoothly down in musical sequence at dusk.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Bee Hummingbird
Endemic to Cuba. Found across the island in forests, gardens, and coastal vegetation from sea level to moderate elevations.
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
Bee Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Bee Hummingbird
キューバ固有のミツバチドリ（エレナハチドリ）。世界最小の鳥の1つで、体長5〜6cm、体重2g以下。雄は輝く緑と赤の羽毛が特徴的。花の蜜と小昆虫を食べる。低危険種。
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.