Purple-crowned Fairy vs Great Sapphirewing
Heliothryx barroti 对比 Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Purple-crowned Fairy | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Heliothryx barroti | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 12.8 cm (5.0 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 5.48 g (0.19 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore specializing in high canopy flowers and bromeliads. Pierces flower bases to rob nectar; supplements … | 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
Purple-crowned Fairy
Buzzy, insect-like trill sustained monotonously; continuous high-frequency vibration with little dynamic range throughout.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Purple-crowned Fairy
Found in lowland humid forest from southern Mexico through Central America to western Ecuador and western Colombia. 0–800 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
Purple-crowned Fairy
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Purple-crowned Fairy
紫冠仙蜂鸟分布于中美洲至哥伦比亚和厄瓜多尔的热带低地雨林。雄鸟头顶具紫色光泽，体羽翠绿，腹部白色，尾长分叉。以花蜜为主食，也取食昆虫。栖息于森林冠层，飞行时尾羽随风飘曳。
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.