Bronzy Inca vs Great Sapphirewing
Coeligena coeligena в сравнении с Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Bronzy Inca | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Coeligena coeligena | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Отряд | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Семейство | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 14,4 cm (5.7 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Масса | 7,025 g (0.25 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Питание | Nectarivore visiting Ericaceae, Fuchsia, and other montane flowers in Andean cloud forest. Takes small insects … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Размер кладки | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Bronzy Inca
Thin, high twittering with slight buzzy quality; rapid light notes cascading quickly near cloud forest blossoms.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Bronzy Inca
Widespread in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,000–2,800 m.
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
Bronzy Inca
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Bronzy Inca
A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 1,500-3,000 m. Bronze-green plumage with a straight bill. Nectarivore of montane forest undergrowth, visiting Ericaceae and Heliconia flowers. A common cloud forest species.
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.