Violet-throated Metaltail vs Great Sapphirewing

Metallura baroni 비교 대상 Pterophanes cyanopterus

Side-by-Side Comparison

속성 Violet-throated Metaltail Great Sapphirewing
학명 Metallura baroni Pterophanes cyanopterus
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Trochilidae Trochilidae
보전 상태 Vulnerable Least Concern
체장
날개 폭 11.4 cm (4.5 in) 21.0 cm (8.3 in)
체중 4.4 g (0.16 oz) 10.05 g (0.35 oz)
식성 Nectarivore of Ecuadorian treeline vegetation; specialized for Ericaceae blooms above 3000 m. Catches small arthropods. Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae …
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Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

공유 서식지

Violet-throated Metaltail only

없음

Great Sapphirewing only

없음

Song & Call Comparison

Violet-throated Metaltail

노래

Melodic, flute-like phrase with clear quality; smooth notes flowing pleasantly in quiet sequence at forest edge.

Great Sapphirewing

노래

Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.

Geographic Range & Migration

Violet-throated Metaltail

Endemic to a tiny area in the Cajas plateau region of southwestern Ecuador. 3,000–4,200 m. Critically endangered.

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

Vulnerable

Violet-throated Metaltail

Least Concern

Great Sapphirewing

About These Birds

Violet-throated Metaltail

소형 벌새로 체장 약 10cm이며, 수컷은 광택 있는 초록에 자주빛 보석색 목과 동색 꽁지를 갖는다. 에콰도르 남부 고지대 관목지에만 서식하는 희귀 고유종이다. 꽃의 꿀을 빨아 먹는다. 위기에 처한 상태이다.

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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