White-bellied Woodstar vs Great Sapphirewing
Chaetocercus mulsant comparado com Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | White-bellied Woodstar | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chaetocercus mulsant | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 7,8 cm (3.1 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 3,9 g (0.14 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Feeds on floral nectar in Andean cloud forest, favouring small-flowered herbs. Supplements with spiders and … | 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
White-bellied Woodstar only
Nenhum
Great Sapphirewing only
Nenhum
Song & Call Comparison
White-bellied Woodstar
Melodic, pure ascending phrase with bright character; clear notes rising smoothly in animated morning territorial song.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-bellied Woodstar
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 1,500-3,500 m elevation. Resident across the northern and central Andes.
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
White-bellied Woodstar
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
White-bellied Woodstar
Beija-flor-de-Mulsant (Chaetocercus mulsant), 6–7 cm. Macho com garganta branca-prateada brilhante com reflexo rosado, partes superiores verdes metálicas. Habita florestas úmidas de montanha nos Andes, do Equador à Bolívia. Alimenta-se de néctar de flores tubulares 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.