Santa Marta Woodstar vs Great Sapphirewing
Chaetocercus astreans comparado com Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Santa Marta Woodstar | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chaetocercus astreans | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 6,7 cm (2.6 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 2,605 g (0.09 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta; feeds on highland floral nectar and supplements … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Santa Marta Woodstar only
Nenhum
Great Sapphirewing only
Nenhum
Song & Call Comparison
Santa Marta Woodstar
Rapid, mechanical clicking trill; quick even staccato notes in steady dry rhythm throughout active day.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Santa Marta Woodstar
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,200-3,000 m elevation. Found nowhere else in the world.
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
Santa Marta Woodstar
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Santa Marta Woodstar
Beija-flor-estrelado (Chaetocercus astreans), 6–7 cm. Minúsculo, com garganta gorget vermelho-cintilante no macho, partes superiores verdes-brilhantes. Endêmico de uma pequena região da Colômbia. Habita florestas úmidas de montanha. Poliniza flores tubulares enquanto voa em estação. Alimenta-se de néctar e pequenos insetos.
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.