Great Sapphirewing vs Many-spotted Hummingbird
Pterophanes cyanopterus comparado com Taphrospilus hypostictus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Great Sapphirewing | Many-spotted Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Pterophanes cyanopterus | Taphrospilus hypostictus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) | 13,4 cm (5.3 in) |
| Peso | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) | 7,4 g (0.26 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Great Sapphirewing only
Many-spotted Hummingbird only
Nenhum
Song & Call Comparison
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Many-spotted Hummingbird
Soft, melodic warbling with gentle flowing character; notes weaving smoothly in quiet phrase through forest.
Geographic Range & Migration
Great Sapphirewing
Found in high Andean cloud forests and páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m.
Many-spotted Hummingbird
Found in humid Andean foothill forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 500-1,800 m. Resident in forest edges.
Estado de conservação
Great Sapphirewing
Many-spotted Hummingbird
About These Birds
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.
Many-spotted Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in humid Andean foothill forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 500-1,800 m. Green plumage with many buff spots on the underparts. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. Named for its distinctive spotted breast.