Gorgeted Sunangel vs Great Sapphirewing
Heliangelus strophianus 对比 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Gorgeted Sunangel | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Heliangelus strophianus | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 5.3999999999999995 g (0.19 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of high Andean shrublands; hovers at dense Ericaceae clumps. Takes small arthropods gleaned 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
Gorgeted Sunangel
High, thin whistle barely perceptible; delicate sustained note hovering near upper frequency limit of human hearing.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Gorgeted Sunangel
Found on the western Andean slope in Colombia and northwestern Ecuador in cloud forest. 1,600–2,800 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
Gorgeted Sunangel
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Gorgeted Sunangel
戈尔凯领太阳天使蜂鸟分布于哥伦比亚西南部和厄瓜多尔西北部的安第斯山脉。雄鸟颈部具独特的闪光领环，体羽绿色，喉部彩色。栖息于潮湿的云雾林，以花蜜为食。属西安第斯山脉特有种。
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.