Rufous-crested Coquette vs Great Sapphirewing
Lophornis delattrei в сравнении с Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Rufous-crested Coquette | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Lophornis delattrei | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Отряд | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Семейство | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 7,7 cm (3.0 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Масса | 2,8 g (0.10 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Питание | Nectarivore of lowland forest gaps; insect-like flight style enables foraging at dense flower clusters. Takes … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Размер кладки | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Rufous-crested Coquette
Soft, liquid cascade of notes; gentle flowing sequence with subtle melodic variation, pleasing and unhurried in pace.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Rufous-crested Coquette
Found from Panama south through Colombia to Peru on both Andean slopes in foothill forest. 0–1,400 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
Rufous-crested Coquette
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Rufous-crested Coquette
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found from southern Mexico through Central America to Bolivia and Peru. Males have a rufous crest and wispy cheek plumes. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and clearings. One of the most widespread coquettes.
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.