Green Violetear vs Great Sapphirewing
Colibri thalassinus 비교 대상 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 속성 | Green Violetear | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Colibri thalassinus | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 목 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 과 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 보전 상태 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 체장 | — | — |
| 날개 폭 | 12.5 cm (4.9 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 체중 | 5.092499999999999 g (0.18 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 식성 | Nectarivore of montane gardens and cloud-forest borders. Takes small insects in aerial sallies from prominent … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| 산란 수 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Green Violetear
Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping down smoothly, characteristic of violetear territory song.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Green Violetear
Found in highlands from central Mexico south through Central America to western Bolivia. Common in montane forest at 1,000–3,000 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.
보전 상태
Green Violetear
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Green Violetear
초록보라귀벌새(Colibri thalassinus)는 멕시코부터 볼리비아에 걸쳐 분포하는 중형 벌새입니다. 초록색 몸통과 보라색 귀 반점이 특징이며, 산악 삼림 지대에서 꽃꿀을 먹습니다.
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.