Sapphire-spangled Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing
Chionomesa lactea comparado com Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Sapphire-spangled Emerald | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chionomesa lactea | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 4,333333333333333 g (0.15 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with 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
Sapphire-spangled Emerald only
Nenhum
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Sapphire-spangled Emerald
Soft, liquid notes in gentle descending sequence; mellow flowing tones with subtle variation characteristic of species.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Sapphire-spangled Emerald
Found in eastern and southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Resident in Atlantic Forest edges and cerrado.
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
Sapphire-spangled Emerald
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Sapphire-spangled Emerald
Beija-flor-do-leite (Chionomesa lactea), 8–9 cm. Macho com plumagem verde-brilhante, peito esbranquiçado a leitoso, garganta verde metálica. Habita bordas de florestas úmidas e capoeiras no norte e leste do Brasil e países vizinhos. Alimenta-se de néctar de flores diversas 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.