Blue-throated Sapphire vs White-chinned Sapphire

Blue-throated Sapphire

Chlorestes eliciae

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This medium-sized hummingbird measures 9 cm (3.5 in) and weighs 3.6 g (0.13 oz). On average, the male's wings measure 49.7 mm (1.96 in), its tail 26.7 mm (1.05 in), and its bill (i.e. culmen from base) 18.2 mm (0.72 in). The female's parts are a little bit smaller, as its wings measure 47.7 mm (1.88 in), its tail 25.9 mm (1.02 in), and its bill 19.4 mm (0.76 in). The crown and upperparts are green, shading to the metallic golden-green tail. The wings are dusky, while the sides and belly are green. The throat is metallic blue-violet.

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White-chinned Sapphire

Chlorestes cyanus

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The white-chinned Sapphire is a small hummingbird measuring 8–9 centimetres (3.1–3.5 in) in length and weighing approximately 2.8–3.5 grams (0.099–0.123 oz).The species exhibits marked sexual dimorphism. Adult males are readily identified by their bright coral-red bill with a dark tip, brilliant violet-blue head and throat, and small white chin patch, which may not always be conspicuous. The upper parts are golden green, becoming more copper toward the rump. The upper tail-coverts range from deep copper to purple tones. and the tail is steel blue to blue black.

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