Tyrian Metaltail vs Great Sapphirewing

Metallura tyrianthina so với Pterophanes cyanopterus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Thuộc Tính Tyrian Metaltail Great Sapphirewing
Tên Khoa Học Metallura tyrianthina Pterophanes cyanopterus
Bộ Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Họ Trochilidae Trochilidae
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn Least Concern Least Concern
Chiều Dài
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 10,8 cm (4.3 in) 21,0 cm (8.3 in)
Khối Lượng 3,72 g (0.13 oz) 10,05 g (0.35 oz)
Chế Độ Ăn Nectarivore of high Andean montane shrublands; specializes in Ericaceae and Brachyotum flowers. Catches small insects … Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae …
Số Trứng 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

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Tyrian Metaltail only

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Great Sapphirewing only

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Song & Call Comparison

Tyrian Metaltail

Tiếng Hót

Rough, raspy chatter with coarse texture; series of harsh notes with buzzy edges delivered emphatically from perch.

Great Sapphirewing

Tiếng Hót

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

Geographic Range & Migration

Tyrian Metaltail

Widespread in Andean cloud forests and shrubby páramo from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,800–4,200 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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern

Tyrian Metaltail

Least Concern

Great Sapphirewing

About These Birds

Tyrian Metaltail

A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) widely distributed in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 1,500-3,500 m. Males have a glittering violet-purple rump and tail. Nectarivore of montane forest. One of the most common and widespread Andean hummingbird 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.

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