Rufous-capped Thornbill vs Great Sapphirewing

Chalcostigma ruficeps в сравнении с Pterophanes cyanopterus

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Характеристика Rufous-capped Thornbill Great Sapphirewing
Научное название Chalcostigma ruficeps Pterophanes cyanopterus
Отряд Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Семейство Trochilidae Trochilidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 11,6 cm (4.6 in) 21,0 cm (8.3 in)
Масса 3,6666666666666665 g (0.13 oz) 10,05 g (0.35 oz)
Питание Nectarivore of Peruvian and Bolivian puna; forages at Chuquiraga and low shrubs. Catches tiny arthropods. Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae …
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Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Rufous-capped Thornbill only

Нет

Great Sapphirewing only

Song & Call Comparison

Rufous-capped Thornbill

Пение

Melodic, descending phrase with warm timbre; clear notes stepping down smoothly in relaxed musical progression.

Great Sapphirewing

Пение

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

Geographic Range & Migration

Rufous-capped Thornbill

Found on the eastern Andean slope from Ecuador south to Bolivia in lower montane forest. 1,200–2,600 m elevation.

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

Rufous-capped Thornbill

Least Concern

Great Sapphirewing

About These Birds

Rufous-capped Thornbill

A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in Andean cloud forests and páramo from Ecuador to Bolivia at 2,500-4,000 m. Rufous cap and green plumage. Nectarivore of high-altitude shrubs and Puya bromeliads. Often found near treeline in elfin forest.

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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