Lesser Violetear vs Great Sapphirewing
Colibri cyanotus 对比 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Lesser Violetear | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Colibri cyanotus | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | — | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 4.866666666666667 g (0.17 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore highly adaptable to disturbed habitats; visits Lantana, Salvia, and Ericaceae flowers. Supplements with small … | 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
Lesser Violetear
Rapid, light chips in cheerful sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant quality delivered during active foraging.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Lesser Violetear
Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,000–2,800 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
Lesser Violetear
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Lesser Violetear
小紫耳蜂鸟(Colibri cyanotus)是一种体长10-11厘米的中型蜂鸟，具有鲜亮绿色羽毛和蓝紫色耳斑。分布于从中美洲到委内瑞拉和玻利维亚的安第斯高地。以花蜜为食，栖息于云雾林和高海拔花园中。
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.