White-chested Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing

Chrysuronia brevirostris в сравнении с Pterophanes cyanopterus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика White-chested Emerald Great Sapphirewing
Научное название Chrysuronia brevirostris Pterophanes cyanopterus
Отряд Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Семейство Trochilidae Trochilidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 21,0 cm (8.3 in)
Масса 4,25 g (0.15 oz) 10,05 g (0.35 oz)
Питание Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny 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

White-chested Emerald only

Great Sapphirewing only

Song & Call Comparison

White-chested Emerald

Пение

Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive nasal quality; soft tone held briefly then gently fading in rain forest.

Great Sapphirewing

Пение

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

Geographic Range & Migration

White-chested Emerald

Found in humid forests from the Guianas through northern Amazonia to eastern Venezuela. Resident in lowland forest.

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

White-chested Emerald

Least Concern

Great Sapphirewing

About These Birds

White-chested Emerald

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests from the Guianas through northern Amazonia to eastern Venezuela. White breast, green plumage. Short bill. Nectarivore of forest edges, savanna, and gardens.

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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