Turquoise-throated Puffleg vs Great Sapphirewing
Eriocnemis godini 对比 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Turquoise-throated Puffleg | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Eriocnemis godini | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 11.8 cm (4.6 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 5.06 g (0.18 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of Colombian cloud forest; extremely restricted range. Forages at Ericaceae; supplements with small 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
Turquoise-throated Puffleg
Soft, pure whistle with melodic inflection; gentle ascending note curving smoothly upward, rarely documented vocally.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Turquoise-throated Puffleg
Historically known from Ecuador and possibly Colombia; possibly extinct or near-extinct. Last confirmed records from Imbabura at 2,400–2,800 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
Turquoise-throated Puffleg
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Turquoise-throated Puffleg
绿喉毛腿蜂鸟。仅知于19世纪标本。极危，可能已灭绝。
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.