Vervain Hummingbird vs Great Sapphirewing
Mellisuga minima so với Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Vervain Hummingbird | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Mellisuga minima | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Họ | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 7,3 cm (2.9 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Khối Lượng | 2,174 g (0.08 oz) | 10,05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | Feeds on floral nectar in forest edges and gardens of Jamaica and Hispaniola. Supplements with … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Số Trứng | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Môi Trường Sống Chung
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Vervain Hummingbird only
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Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Vervain Hummingbird
Harsh, nasal chatter with emphatic rhythm; rough buzzy notes delivered rapidly with coarse texture from perch.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Vervain Hummingbird
Endemic to Jamaica and Hispaniola in the Caribbean. Resident in gardens, forest edges, and lowland to montane habitats.
Great Sapphirewing
Found in high Andean cloud forests and páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Vervain Hummingbird
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Vervain Hummingbird
The second smallest bird in the world (6 cm, 2-2.4 g). Endemic to Jamaica and Hispaniola. Tiny green plumage with a short bill. Nectarivore of garden flowers and forest edges. Named vervain for its preference for Stachytarpheta (vervain) flowers. Weighs less than a penny.
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.