Long-billed Starthroat vs Great Sapphirewing
Heliomaster longirostris 对比 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Long-billed Starthroat | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Heliomaster longirostris | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 11.7 cm (4.6 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 6.540000000000001 g (0.23 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of lowland and foothill open habitats; visits diverse flowers at forest edges and clearings. … | 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
Long-billed Starthroat
Soft, liquid notes cascading gently; mellow flowing sequence with subtle variation characteristic of Andean forest species.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Long-billed Starthroat
Widespread from southern Mexico through Central America to Bolivia, Brazil, and Trinidad. Prefers open habitats. 0–1,200 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
Long-billed Starthroat
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Long-billed Starthroat
长喙星蜂鸟分布于中美洲至南美洲北部的热带森林林缘和开阔地带。喙极长，体型较大，雄鸟喉部具彩色光泽。以花蜜为主食，尤善于利用管状花朵，是长花管植物的重要传粉者。
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.