Great Sapphirewing vs Berylline Hummingbird
Pterophanes cyanopterus 比較対象 Saucerottia beryllina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Great Sapphirewing | Berylline Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Pterophanes cyanopterus | Saucerottia beryllina |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) | — |
| 体重 | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) | 4.3 g (0.15 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … | Nectarivore of Mexican pine-oak highlands, visiting flowering trees and epiphytes. Supplements with insects and spiders. |
| 一腹卵数 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Berylline Hummingbird
Melodic, two-note ascending whistle; pure tones stepping upward clearly and repeatedly from active territory.
Geographic Range & Migration
Great Sapphirewing
Found in high Andean cloud forests and páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m.
Berylline Hummingbird
Found in highlands from Mexico to Honduras at 800-3,000 m. Resident in pine-oak forest and cloud forest edges.
保全状況
Great Sapphirewing
Berylline Hummingbird
About These Birds
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.
Berylline Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in highlands from Mexico to Honduras at 800-3,000 m. Green plumage with beryl-green belly and rufous wing patches visible in flight. Nectarivore of pine-oak forest, gardens, and cloud forest edges. Common at Mexican feeders.