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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Mangrove Hummingbird
鸣唱
Rich, melodic churring with complex cadence; warm resonant notes building in deliberate sequence near mangroves.
Sword-billed Hummingbird
鸣唱
Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive character; soft nasal tone held briefly then gently fading in mist.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
Mangrove Hummingbird
Endemic to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, restricted to mangrove forests. Classified as Endangered.
Sword-billed Hummingbird
Found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,700–3,500 m.
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保护状况
Endangered
Mangrove Hummingbird
Least Concern
Sword-billed Hummingbird
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Mangrove Hummingbird
羽毛
Coppery-tailed Coucal: dark brown above; rufous wings; pale below; coppery-glossed tail; red eye; tail iridescence distinctive
Sword-billed Hummingbird
羽毛
Olivaceous Thornbill: males with iridescent purple gorget; metallic olive-bronze above; white underparts; females green above; spots
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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Related Comparisons
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