Perija Metaltail vs Great Sapphirewing

Metallura iracunda в сравнении с Pterophanes cyanopterus

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Характеристика Perija Metaltail Great Sapphirewing
Научное название Metallura iracunda Pterophanes cyanopterus
Отряд Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Семейство Trochilidae Trochilidae
Охранный статус Near Threatened Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 11,6 cm (4.6 in) 21,0 cm (8.3 in)
Масса 3,8499999999999996 g (0.14 oz) 10,05 g (0.35 oz)
Питание Nectarivore of Colombian cloud forest edges; forages at Ericaceae and epiphyte flowers. Supplements with small … 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

Perija Metaltail only

Нет

Great Sapphirewing only

Song & Call Comparison

Perija Metaltail

Пение

Soft, liquid notes with gentle character; mellow flowing sequence with subtle melodic variation in humid forest.

Great Sapphirewing

Пение

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

Geographic Range & Migration

Perija Metaltail

Endemic to the Serranía de Perijá on the Colombia–Venezuela border in cloud forest. 2,000–3,200 m. Restricted range.

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

Near Threatened

Perija Metaltail

Least Concern

Great Sapphirewing

About These Birds

Perija Metaltail

A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Sierra de Perijá on the Colombia-Venezuela border at 2,400-3,200 m. Males have purple-red tail. Nectarivore of cloud forest. Classified as Endangered due to extremely restricted range and ongoing deforestation.

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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