Chestnut-breasted Coronet vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Boissonneaua matthewsii compared with Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-breasted Coronet | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boissonneaua matthewsii | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.6 cm (5.7 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 7.4125000000000005 g (0.26 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Peruvian and Bolivian cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and epiphytic orchids. Takes 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
Chestnut-breasted Coronet only
None
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Chestnut-breasted Coronet
Rapid, light chips in animated sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant quality during active foraging bouts.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Chestnut-breasted Coronet
Found on the eastern Andean slope from Peru south through Bolivia in cloud forest. 1,000–2,400 m elevation.
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
Chestnut-breasted Coronet
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
About These Birds
Chestnut-breasted Coronet
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Peru to Bolivia at 1,500-2,800 m. Green plumage with a chestnut breast band. Nectarivore of montane forest and forest edges. Replaced by Buff-tailed Coronet north of Peru.
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.