Perija Metaltail vs Great Sapphirewing

Metallura iracunda 比較対象 Pterophanes cyanopterus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Perija Metaltail Great Sapphirewing
学名 Metallura iracunda Pterophanes cyanopterus
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Trochilidae Trochilidae
保全状況 Near Threatened Least Concern
体長
翼開長 11.6 cm (4.6 in) 21.0 cm (8.3 in)
体重 3.8499999999999996 g (0.14 oz) 10.05 g (0.35 oz)
食性 Nectarivore of Colombian cloud forest edges; forages at Ericaceae and epiphyte flowers. Supplements with small … Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae …
一腹卵数 -- 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Perija Metaltail only

None

Great Sapphirewing only

Song & Call Comparison

Perija Metaltail

さえずり

Soft, liquid notes with gentle character; mellow flowing sequence with subtle melodic variation in humid forest.

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

Perija Metaltail

Endemic to the Serranía de Perijá on the Colombia–Venezuela border in cloud forest. 2,000–3,200 m. Restricted range.

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

Near Threatened

Perija Metaltail

Least Concern

Great Sapphirewing

About These Birds

Perija Metaltail

コロンビアのペリハ山脈に生息するペリハメタルテイルハチドリ。体長10〜12cm。生息範囲が非常に限定的な固有種。高地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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