Long-billed Starthroat vs Great Sapphirewing
Heliomaster longirostris comparado com Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Long-billed Starthroat | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Heliomaster longirostris | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 11,7 cm (4.6 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 6,540000000000001 g (0.23 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of lowland and foothill open habitats; visits diverse flowers at forest edges and clearings. … | 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
Long-billed Starthroat only
Nenhum
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Long-billed Starthroat
Soft, liquid notes cascading gently; mellow flowing sequence with subtle variation characteristic of Andean forest species.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Long-billed Starthroat
Widespread from southern Mexico through Central America to Bolivia, Brazil, and Trinidad. Prefers open habitats. 0–1,200 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
Long-billed Starthroat
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Long-billed Starthroat
O beija-flor-de-bico-longo-de-coroa-castanha é um beija-flor de tamanho médio do sul do México e América do Sul. O macho tem partes superiores verde-brilhante, coroa castanha e uma gorjeira vermelho-rosada-iridescente. Tem um bico notavelmente longo para aceder ao néctar de flores tubulares. Habita em florestas húmidas e orlas de floresta. Contribui para a polinização de muitas plantas 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.