Green-throated Mango vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Anthracothorax viridigula compared with Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Green-throated Mango | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthracothorax viridigula | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.8 cm (5.4 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 7.7 g (0.27 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of lowland forest edges and plantations; visits Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with 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
Shared Habitats
None
Green-throated Mango only
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
Song & Call Comparison
Green-throated Mango
Thin, penetrating screech with shrill quality; sudden piercing call issued sharply during territorial confrontation.
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-throated Mango
Found in Trinidad, northeastern Venezuela, and the Guianas in coastal mangroves and humid forest. Sea level to 600 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-throated Mango
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Green-throated Mango
Shining Sunbeam: brilliant shining coppery-bronze above; glittering violet gorget; white pectoral tufts; straight bill; females duller
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-throated Mango
A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in northeastern South America from Venezuela to Brazil. Males bright green with a deep green throat bordered by blue. Nectarivore of mangroves, coastal scrub, and forest edges. Often found in semi-open habitats near water.
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.