Rufous-capped Thornbill vs Great Sapphirewing
Chalcostigma ruficeps 对比 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Rufous-capped Thornbill | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Chalcostigma ruficeps | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 11.6 cm (4.6 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 3.6666666666666665 g (0.13 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of Peruvian and Bolivian puna; forages at Chuquiraga and low shrubs. Catches tiny arthropods. | 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
Rufous-capped Thornbill
Melodic, descending phrase with warm timbre; clear notes stepping down smoothly in relaxed musical progression.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Rufous-capped Thornbill
Found on the eastern Andean slope from Ecuador south to Bolivia in lower montane forest. 1,200–2,600 m elevation.
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
Rufous-capped Thornbill
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Rufous-capped Thornbill
棕顶金刚尾蜂鸟 (Chalcostigma ruficeps)，体长约12厘米。头顶棕红色，上体橄榄绿色，喉部具蓝紫色斑点，尾较长。分布于厄瓜多尔和秘鲁安第斯山脉的高海拔地带。以花蜜为主食。
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.