Speckled Hummingbird vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Adelomyia melanogenys compared with Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Speckled Hummingbird | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adelomyia melanogenys | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.6 cm (4.2 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 4.300000000000001 g (0.15 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore visiting a broad range of Andean montane flowers including Ericaceae and Bromeliaceae. Gleans small … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Speckled Hummingbird
Thin, sibilant trill with airy quality; soft high buzzing sustained gently during slow courtship hovering display.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Speckled Hummingbird
Widespread in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,200–3,200 m.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Conservation Status
Speckled Hummingbird
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
About These Birds
Speckled Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) widely distributed in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Argentina at 1,000-3,000 m. Green plumage speckled with buff spots on the breast. Nectarivore of montane forest undergrowth and edges. One of the most widespread Andean hummingbirds.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in mountain forests from Mexico to Honduras at 1,000-3,000 m. Males have an amethyst-purple throat. Nectarivore of pine-oak and cloud forest. Commonly visits feeders in Mexican highland gardens.