Rufous Sabrewing vs Great Sapphirewing
Pampa rufa 비교 대상 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 속성 | Rufous Sabrewing | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Pampa rufa | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 목 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 과 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 보전 상태 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 체장 | — | — |
| 날개 폭 | — | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 체중 | 7.183333333333334 g (0.25 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 식성 | Feeds on floral nectar from lowland Veracruz forest and supplementing with insects and spiders caught … | 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
Rufous Sabrewing
Soft, pure whistle with warm melancholy; gentle sustained tone with slight fall, given quietly at dusk.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Rufous Sabrewing
Found in humid mountain forests from central Mexico to Honduras at 1,200-2,800 m. Resident in cloud forest undergrowth.
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
Rufous Sabrewing
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Rufous Sabrewing
A large hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in humid mountain forests from central Mexico to Honduras at 1,200-2,800 m. Entirely rufous-cinnamon plumage, unusual among hummingbirds. Nectarivore of cloud forest undergrowth. The distinctive rufous coloration makes it unmistakable.
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.