Purple-throated Sunangel vs Great Sapphirewing
Heliangelus viola comparado com Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Purple-throated Sunangel | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Heliangelus viola | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 12,6 cm (5.0 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 5,433333333333333 g (0.19 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore strongly associated with Ericaceae in treeline habitats. Catches small insects on the wing for … | 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
Purple-throated Sunangel only
Nenhum
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Purple-throated Sunangel
Soft, liquid warbling with gentle character; mellow notes flowing easily in quiet musical phrase at forest edge.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Purple-throated Sunangel
Found in Andean cloud forests of southern Ecuador and northern Peru at 1,600–3,000 m elevation.
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
Purple-throated Sunangel
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Purple-throated Sunangel
O beija-flor-anjo-violáceo é um pequeno beija-flor das florestas nubladas andinas do sul do Equador e norte do Peru. O macho tem partes superiores verde-brilhante e uma gorjeira violácea-púrpura iridescente chamativa. Alimenta-se do néctar de flores nas florestas nubladas andinas. A fêmea é mais apagada. Esta espécie é considerada de distribuição restrita e pode ser afetada pela perda de floresta nublada.
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.