Bee Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Mellisuga helenae 비교 대상 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 속성 | Bee Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Mellisuga helenae | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 목 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 과 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 보전 상태 | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| 체장 | — | — |
| 날개 폭 | 5.6 cm (2.2 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 체중 | 2.1 g (0.07 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 식성 | World's smallest bird; feeds on nectar from tiny Cuban flowers and catches minuscule spiders and … | 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
Bee Hummingbird
Pure, bell-like descending phrase; clear resonant tones stepping smoothly down in musical sequence at dusk.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Bee Hummingbird
Endemic to Cuba. Found across the island in forests, gardens, and coastal vegetation from sea level to moderate elevations.
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
Bee Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Bee Hummingbird
체장 5–6cm로 세계에서 가장 작은 새 중 하나인 벌새이며, 수컷은 윗면이 광택 있는 파랑-녹색이고 흰 아랫면에 분홍색 목을 갖는다. 쿠바와 이슬라 데 라 후벤투드의 숲과 삼림지대에 서식하는 쿠바 고유종이다. 꽃의 꿀과 작은 곤충을 먹는다. 근접위협 종이다.
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.