Violet-throated Metaltail vs Great Sapphirewing

Metallura baroni 比較対象 Pterophanes cyanopterus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Violet-throated Metaltail Great Sapphirewing
学名 Metallura baroni Pterophanes cyanopterus
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Trochilidae Trochilidae
保全状況 Vulnerable Least Concern
体長
翼開長 11.4 cm (4.5 in) 21.0 cm (8.3 in)
体重 4.4 g (0.16 oz) 10.05 g (0.35 oz)
食性 Nectarivore of Ecuadorian treeline vegetation; specialized for Ericaceae blooms above 3000 m. Catches small arthropods. 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

Violet-throated Metaltail only

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Great Sapphirewing only

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Song & Call Comparison

Violet-throated Metaltail

さえずり

Melodic, flute-like phrase with clear quality; smooth notes flowing pleasantly in quiet sequence at forest edge.

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

Violet-throated Metaltail

Endemic to a tiny area in the Cajas plateau region of southwestern Ecuador. 3,000–4,200 m. Critically endangered.

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

Vulnerable

Violet-throated Metaltail

Least Concern

Great Sapphirewing

About These Birds

Violet-throated Metaltail

エクアドルの限られた高地にのみ生息するビリジアンメタルテイルハチドリ。体長9〜11cm。雄の輝く緑色の羽毛が特徴的。高山の花の蜜を主食とする。絶滅危惧種。

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.

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