Honduran Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing

Amazilia luciae 对比 Pterophanes cyanopterus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Honduran Emerald Great Sapphirewing
学名 Amazilia luciae Pterophanes cyanopterus
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Trochilidae Trochilidae
保护状况 Vulnerable Least Concern
体长
翼展 10.9 cm (4.3 in) 21.0 cm (8.3 in)
体重 4.5 g (0.16 oz) 10.05 g (0.35 oz)
食性 Honduran endemic nectarivore of dry-forest flowers; supplements diet with insects and spiders. Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae …
产卵数 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Honduran Emerald only

Great Sapphirewing only

Song & Call Comparison

Honduran Emerald

鸣唱

Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping downward smoothly in relaxed morning progression.

Great Sapphirewing

鸣唱

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

Geographic Range & Migration

Honduran Emerald

Endemic to the interior highlands of Honduras. Classified as Endangered. Honduras's only endemic hummingbird.

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

Vulnerable

Honduran Emerald

Least Concern

Great Sapphirewing

About These Birds

Honduran Emerald

洪都拉斯蜂鸟(Amazilia luciae),体长9-10厘米,特产于洪都拉斯内陆高地。体羽绿松石绿色。属蜂鸟科(Trochilidae),是洪都拉斯的特有种,分布局限,种群状况令人担忧。

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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