Andean Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing

Amazilia franciae в сравнении с Pterophanes cyanopterus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Andean Emerald Great Sapphirewing
Научное название Amazilia franciae Pterophanes cyanopterus
Отряд Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Семейство Trochilidae Trochilidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 10,7 cm (4.2 in) 21,0 cm (8.3 in)
Масса 5,266666666666667 g (0.19 oz) 10,05 g (0.35 oz)
Питание Nectarivore of cloud-forest epiphytes in Ecuador and Colombia; supplements diet with insects and spiders. Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae …
Размер кладки 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Andean Emerald only

Нет

Great Sapphirewing only

Song & Call Comparison

Andean Emerald

Пение

Soft, pure whistle with warm melancholy; gentle sustained tone with slight downward inflection at dusk.

Great Sapphirewing

Пение

Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.

Geographic Range & Migration

Andean Emerald

Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Resident in montane forest edges.

Great Sapphirewing

Found in high Andean cloud forests and páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m.

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Andean Emerald

Least Concern

Great Sapphirewing

About These Birds

Andean Emerald

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Green plumage with white breast. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Named after the French naturalist Dr. Francius.

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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