Hispaniolan Mango vs Great Sapphirewing
Anthracothorax dominicus comparado com Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Hispaniolan Mango | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Anthracothorax dominicus | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 6,3 g (0.22 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore visiting diverse flower species in forest gaps and gardens. Supplements nectar with small 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
Song & Call Comparison
Hispaniolan Mango
Buzzy, ascending trill with rising energy; rapid sequence of rough notes climbing in pitch before abrupt cutoff.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Hispaniolan Mango
Endemic to Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic) in forest, gardens, and arid scrub. Sea level to 2,000 m.
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
Hispaniolan Mango
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Hispaniolan Mango
A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) endemic to Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti). Males have green plumage with a black breast. Curved bill. Nectarivore of forest, shade coffee plantations, and gardens. An important Caribbean island endemic.
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.