Gould's Brilliant vs Great Sapphirewing
Heliodoxa aurescens comparado com Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Gould's Brilliant | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Heliodoxa aurescens | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 12,2 cm (4.8 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 5,975 g (0.21 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian cloud forest; aggressively defends Ericaceae patches. Takes small insects 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
Song & Call Comparison
Gould's Brilliant
Soft, pure whistle with tremulous quality; gentle wavering note given quietly from shaded perch in dense thicket.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Gould's Brilliant
Found in Amazonian lowland forest from Colombia and Venezuela south through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia to Brazil. 0–1,000 m.
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
Gould's Brilliant
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Gould's Brilliant
O beija-flor-brilhante-de-peito-castanho é um beija-flor de tamanho médio das encostas andinas e florestas da bacia amazónica. O macho tem partes superiores verde-brilhante e peito castanho-avermelhado com uma gorjeira verde-metálica. A fêmea é mais apagada com partes inferiores mosqueadas. Alimenta-se do néctar de flores dos estratos médios e do dossel. Importante polinizador de diversas plantas andinas e tropicais.
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.