Tyrian Metaltail vs Great Sapphirewing

Metallura tyrianthina 比較対象 Pterophanes cyanopterus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Tyrian Metaltail Great Sapphirewing
学名 Metallura tyrianthina Pterophanes cyanopterus
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Trochilidae Trochilidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長
翼開長 10.8 cm (4.3 in) 21.0 cm (8.3 in)
体重 3.72 g (0.13 oz) 10.05 g (0.35 oz)
食性 Nectarivore of high Andean montane shrublands; specializes in Ericaceae and Brachyotum flowers. Catches small insects … 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

Tyrian Metaltail only

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Great Sapphirewing only

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Song & Call Comparison

Tyrian Metaltail

さえずり

Rough, raspy chatter with coarse texture; series of harsh notes with buzzy edges delivered emphatically from perch.

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

Tyrian Metaltail

Widespread in Andean cloud forests and shrubby páramo from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,800–4,200 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

Least Concern

Tyrian Metaltail

Least Concern

Great Sapphirewing

About These Birds

Tyrian Metaltail

ベネズエラからボリビアにかけてのアンデス山地に広く生息するタイリアンメタルテイルハチドリ。体長9〜11cm。雄の紫がかった緑の羽毛と虹色の喉部が特徴的。高山の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.

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