Plain-capped Starthroat vs Great Sapphirewing
Heliomaster constantii comparado com Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Plain-capped Starthroat | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Heliomaster constantii | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 12,5 cm (4.9 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 7,375 g (0.26 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American dry and semi-open habitats. Visits large flowers; catches insects … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Plain-capped Starthroat only
Nenhum
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Plain-capped Starthroat
High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Plain-capped Starthroat
Found from northwestern Mexico south through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica in dry forest. Sea level to 1,800 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
Plain-capped Starthroat
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Plain-capped Starthroat
O beija-flor-de-bico-longo-de-coroa-azul é um grande beija-flor do México e América Central. O macho tem partes superiores verde-brilhante, coroa azul-iridescente e partes inferiores brancas com riscas. A fêmea carece da coroa azul brilhante. Alimenta-se do néctar de flores grandes, frequentemente defendendo territórios de alimentação. Habita em florestas secas, orlas de floresta e jardins com flores. Pode visitar flores de uma grande variedade de alturas.
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.