Black-eared Fairy vs Great Sapphirewing
Heliothryx auritus 对比 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Black-eared Fairy | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Heliothryx auritus | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 5.15 g (0.18 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore robbing nectar from large flowers in forest canopy. Gleans small spiders and soft-bodied insects … | 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
Black-eared Fairy
Soft, liquid notes in gentle cascade; flowing sequence of mellow tones with subtle tremolo in misty montane forest.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Black-eared Fairy
Widespread in Amazonian lowlands from the Guianas south through Brazil and west to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 0–700 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
Black-eared Fairy
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Black-eared Fairy
黑耳仙蜂鸟分布于哥伦比亚至秘鲁和巴西的热带雨林。雄鸟耳部具黑色斑块,体羽闪亮绿色,尾长分叉,腹部白色。以花蜜为主食,栖息于低地雨林的冠层。常悬停在花朵旁,或直接刺穿花基盗蜜。
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.