White-chested Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing
Chrysuronia brevirostris 对比 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | White-chested Emerald | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Chrysuronia brevirostris | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | — | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 4.25 g (0.15 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny 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
Song & Call Comparison
White-chested Emerald
Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive nasal quality; soft tone held briefly then gently fading in rain forest.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-chested Emerald
Found in humid forests from the Guianas through northern Amazonia to eastern Venezuela. Resident in lowland forest.
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
White-chested Emerald
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
White-chested Emerald
白胸翠蜂鸟(Chrysuronia brevirostris)是一种体长9-10厘米的中型蜂鸟，分布于从圭亚那经亚马逊北部到委内瑞拉东部的湿润森林。雄鸟具有闪亮的绿色上体和白色胸部。以花蜜为食，栖息于热带低地森林中。
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.