Green-breasted Mango vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Anthracothorax prevostii compared with Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Green-breasted Mango | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthracothorax prevostii | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 6.483333333333333 g (0.23 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore foraging at canopy flowers and flower-rich second growth. Catches small arthropods in hover-gleaning maneuvers. | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Green-breasted Mango only
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Green-breasted Mango
Rapid, bubbling trill with liquid character; quick rolling notes carrying pleasant musical quality through open woodland.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Green-breasted Mango
Widespread from southeastern Mexico through Central America to Colombia and western Ecuador. Sea level to 1,200 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
Green-breasted Mango
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Green-breasted Mango
Purple-backed Thornbill: males with shining purple back; green gorget; white leg puffs; females green above; cinnamon-buff underparts
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Green-breasted Mango
A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found from Mexico through Central America to northwestern South America. Males have green breast, purple tail, and curved bill. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and plantations. Common and conspicuous across its range.
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.