Blue-throated Starfrontlet vs Great Sapphirewing
Coeligena helianthea 对比 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Blue-throated Starfrontlet | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Coeligena helianthea | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 6.775 g (0.24 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of Venezuelan Andean cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Brachyotum. Catches small arthropods near … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| 产卵数 | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Blue-throated Starfrontlet
Melodic, ascending scale of clear notes; bright flute-like tones climbing smoothly in morning territorial singing.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Blue-throated Starfrontlet
Found in cloud forests of the eastern and central Andes of Colombia and adjacent Venezuela. 2,000–3,000 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
Blue-throated Starfrontlet
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Blue-throated Starfrontlet
蓝喉星额蜂鸟(Coeligena helianthea)是一种体长14-15厘米的中型蜂鸟，分布于委内瑞拉至哥伦比亚海拔1800-3000米的安第斯云雾林。雄鸟具有蓝色喉部和彩虹色星状前额斑块。以花蜜为食。
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.