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

Canto

High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.

Great Sapphirewing

Canto

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

Least Concern

Plain-capped Starthroat

Least Concern

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.

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