Coppery Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing
Chlorostilbon russatus comparado com Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Coppery Emerald | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chlorostilbon russatus | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 8,7 cm (3.4 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 3,3 g (0.12 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Venezuelan highlands, visiting small tubular flowers. Takes insects and spiders to supplement floral … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Coppery Emerald
Sharp, piercing screech with shrill intensity; sudden loud rough call issuing during aerial territorial chase.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Coppery Emerald
Found in humid montane forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 600-2,000 m elevation. Resident in Andean foothills.
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
Coppery Emerald
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Coppery Emerald
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid montane forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 600-2,000 m. Bright copper-green plumage. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and gardens. A relatively uncommon Andean foothill species.
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.