Green Violetear vs Great Sapphirewing
Colibri thalassinus 对比 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Green Violetear | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Colibri thalassinus | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 12.5 cm (4.9 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 5.092499999999999 g (0.18 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of montane gardens and cloud-forest borders. Takes small insects in aerial sallies from prominent … | 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
Green Violetear
Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping down smoothly, characteristic of violetear territory song.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Green Violetear
Found in highlands from central Mexico south through Central America to western Bolivia. Common in montane forest at 1,000–3,000 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
Green Violetear
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Green Violetear
绿紫耳蜂鸟(Colibri thalassinus)是一种体长10-12厘米的中型蜂鸟，具有亮丽绿色羽毛和虹彩蓝紫色耳斑。分布于从墨西哥到玻利维亚的高海拔地带，是北美洲最常见的迷鸟蜂鸟之一。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.