Mangrove Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Amazilia boucardi comparado com Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Mangrove Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Amazilia boucardi | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 10,9 cm (4.3 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 4,5 g (0.16 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Critically endangered; feeds on mangrove flowers in Costa Rica and supplements with small insects and … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Mangrove Hummingbird only
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Mangrove Hummingbird
Rich, melodic churring with complex cadence; warm resonant notes building in deliberate sequence near mangroves.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Mangrove Hummingbird
Endemic to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, restricted to mangrove forests. Classified as 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.
Estado de conservação
Mangrove Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Mangrove Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, restricted to mangrove forests. Green plumage. Nectarivore specializing in mangrove flowers (Pelliciera rhizophorae). Classified as Endangered due to mangrove habitat loss.
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.