Magenta-throated Woodstar vs Great Sapphirewing
Philodice bryantae comparado com Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Magenta-throated Woodstar | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Philodice bryantae | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 3,4 g (0.12 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore hovering at tubular blossoms in highland forest clearings. Takes small flies and spiders to … | 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
Magenta-throated Woodstar only
Nenhum
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Magenta-throated Woodstar
Thin, sibilant twittering with silvery quality; high airy notes cascading softly near flowering shrubs.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Magenta-throated Woodstar
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,000-2,200 m elevation. Resident in cloud forest edges and gardens.
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
Magenta-throated Woodstar
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Magenta-throated Woodstar
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,000-2,200 m. Males have a brilliant magenta-pink throat gorget. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and gardens. A Central American highland endemic.
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.