Shining Sunbeam vs Great Sapphirewing
Aglaeactis cupripennis 对比 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Shining Sunbeam | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Aglaeactis cupripennis | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 16.3 cm (6.4 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 7.540000000000001 g (0.27 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of high Andean páramo and puna; visits Chuquiraga, Puya, and Ericaceae flowers. Catches small … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| 产卵数 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Sunbeam
Soft, sibilant twittering with silvery quality; high, airy notes cascading gently near high-altitude Polylepis flowers.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Shining Sunbeam
Widespread in Andean cloud forests and shrubby páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,000–4,300 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.
保护状况
Shining Sunbeam
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Shining Sunbeam
闪羽辉蜂鸟(Aglaeactis cupripennis),体长12-13厘米,分布于哥伦比亚至玻利维亚安第斯云雾林,海拔2,500至4,200米。属蜂鸟科(Trochilidae),翅膀具铜色辉光,雄鸟喉部具亮色斑块。
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.