Great Sapphirewing

Pterophanes cyanopterus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The great sapphirewing is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Fun Fact

The great sapphirewing is one of the largest hummingbirds; only the two of genus Topaza and the giant hummingbird (Patagona gigas) are larger.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on the nectar of a wide variety of flowering plants, most of which are fairly small though some are larger.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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