Scale-throated Hermit vs Great Sapphirewing
Phaethornis eurynome 比較対象 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Scale-throated Hermit | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Phaethornis eurynome | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 11.7 cm (4.6 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 4.96 g (0.17 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of long-tubed lowland flowers, especially Heliconia. Gleans small insects and spiders from leaf surfaces. | 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
Scale-throated Hermit
Buzzy, high-pitched trill sustained for several seconds; continuous vibrating note with little variation, insect-like quality.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Scale-throated Hermit
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil from Minas Gerais south to Rio Grande do Sul. Found at 100–1,500 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
Scale-throated Hermit
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Scale-throated Hermit
ブラジル南部と隣接国の大西洋岸森林に生息するハチドリで、アンデスの霧に特有の植生に適応した種。長い嘴で花蜜を採取する。
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.