Amethyst-throated Sunangel vs Great Sapphirewing
Heliangelus amethysticollis 对比 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Amethyst-throated Sunangel | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Heliangelus amethysticollis | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 12.6 cm (5.0 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 5.433333333333334 g (0.19 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore foraging at Ericaceae shrubs and epiphytic orchids in cloud forest. Gleans small insects from … | 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
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Soft, descending melodic phrase; gentle notes stepping smoothly down the scale in quiet, unhurried musical progression.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Found in Andean cloud forests from southern Peru through Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m elevation. Resident.
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
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
紫喉太阳天使蜂鸟分布于安第斯山脉东坡，从秘鲁北部至玻利维亚。雄鸟喉部呈闪亮的紫色，体羽绿色，胸部具紫色斑块。栖息于海拔3000-4500米的高山灌丛，以花蜜为食，是传粉重要鸟类。
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.