Buff-bellied Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Amazilia yucatanensis comparado com Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Buff-bellied Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Amazilia yucatanensis | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 11,0 cm (4.3 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 4,175 g (0.15 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Feeds on nectar from Yucatán flowering trees and garden plants; supplements with insects and spiders … | 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
Buff-bellied Hummingbird only
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Buff-bellied Hummingbird
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy silvery quality; high light notes cascading softly near flowers.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Buff-bellied Hummingbird
Found from southern Texas through eastern Mexico to Belize and Guatemala. Resident in Gulf Coast lowlands.
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
Buff-bellied Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Buff-bellied Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found from southern Texas through eastern Mexico to Belize and Guatemala. Green upperparts, buff-orange belly, and red bill with dark tip. Nectarivore of gardens, citrus groves, and forest edges. Common at Texas Gulf Coast feeders.
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.