Vervain Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Mellisuga minima 比較対象 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Vervain Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Mellisuga minima | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 7.3 cm (2.9 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 2.174 g (0.08 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | Feeds on floral nectar in forest edges and gardens of Jamaica and Hispaniola. Supplements with … | 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
Vervain Hummingbird
Harsh, nasal chatter with emphatic rhythm; rough buzzy notes delivered rapidly with coarse texture from perch.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Vervain Hummingbird
Endemic to Jamaica and Hispaniola in the Caribbean. Resident in gardens, forest edges, and lowland to montane habitats.
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
Vervain Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Vervain Hummingbird
ジャマイカとイスパニョーラ島に生息するベルベットハミングバード。体長5〜6cm。世界最小のハチドリの一つ。緑色の体で花の蜜を主食とする。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.