Purple-throated Woodstar vs Great Sapphirewing
Philodice mitchellii 비교 대상 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 속성 | Purple-throated Woodstar | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Philodice mitchellii | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 목 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 과 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 보전 상태 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 체장 | — | — |
| 날개 폭 | — | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 체중 | 3.15 g (0.11 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 식성 | Feeds on nectar from epiphytic bromeliads and Heliconia in cloud forest. Captures tiny arthropods by … | 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
Purple-throated Woodstar
Sharp, emphatic rattle; rapid staccato notes erupting suddenly in brief forceful burst then ceasing.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Purple-throated Woodstar
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Ecuador at 800-2,500 m elevation. Resident on both slopes of the Andes.
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
Purple-throated Woodstar
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Purple-throated Woodstar
보라목벌새는 콜롬비아에서 에콰도르에 걸쳐 안데스 구름 숲에 서식하는 극소형 벌새입니다. 수컷은 선명한 보라색 목 반점이 특징이며 영국 조류학자 D.W. 미첼의 이름을 따서 명명되었습니다.
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.