Blue-chinned Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing
Chlorestes notata comparado com Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Blue-chinned Emerald | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chlorestes notata | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 4,0 g (0.14 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny insects and spiders … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Tamanho da postura | 1-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Blue-chinned Emerald
Loud, hollow booming call with resonant bass; deep carrying sound of this large turaco audible far across canopy.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Blue-chinned Emerald
Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Brazil and Trinidad. Resident.
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
Blue-chinned Emerald
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Blue-chinned Emerald
Beija-flor-de-rabo-azul (Chlorestes notata), 8–10 cm. Macho com plumagem verde-esmeralda brilhante, cauda azul-violácea contrastante. Habita florestas úmidas tropicais, bordas de mata e jardins no norte da América do Sul e Trinindad. 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.