Rufous-shafted Woodstar vs Great Sapphirewing
Chaetocercus jourdanii comparado com Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Rufous-shafted Woodstar | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chaetocercus jourdanii | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 7,0 cm (2.8 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 3,26 g (0.11 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Trinidad and northern South America, hovering at bromeliads and Heliconia. Supplements diet with … | 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
Rufous-shafted Woodstar only
Nenhum
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Rufous-shafted Woodstar
Deep, resonant single note with striking boldness; powerful tone ringing out clearly from exposed prominent perch.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Rufous-shafted Woodstar
Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Trinidad at 500-2,500 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges and gardens.
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
Rufous-shafted Woodstar
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Rufous-shafted Woodstar
Beija-flor-de-Jourdain (Chaetocercus jourdanii), 6–7 cm. Macho com garganta róseo-rubi brilhante, partes superiores verdes metálicas, cauda escura com plumas externas longas. Habita florestas úmidas e bordas de floresta no norte da América do Sul e Trinidad. 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.