Glittering-throated Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing
Chionomesa fimbriata comparado com Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Glittering-throated Emerald | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chionomesa fimbriata | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 4,766666666666667 g (0.17 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small 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
Glittering-throated Emerald only
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Glittering-throated Emerald
Buzzy, high-pitched insect-like trill; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content near blossoms.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Glittering-throated Emerald
Widely distributed from Colombia through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Resident in varied habitats.
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
Glittering-throated Emerald
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Glittering-throated Emerald
Beija-flor-de-Sapphire-e-esmeralda (Chionomesa fimbriata), 8–10 cm. Macho com plumagem verde-esmeralda brilhante, garganta com brilho azul-safira, cauda escura com bordas esbranquiçadas. Habita bordas de florestas úmidas e jardins no norte da América do Sul. 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.