White-vented Plumeleteer vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Chalybura buffonii compared with Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-vented Plumeleteer | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalybura buffonii | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.8 cm (5.0 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 6.75 g (0.24 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from lowland forest flowers in Colombia and Venezuela. Supplements with insects and … | 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
White-vented Plumeleteer only
None
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
None
Song & Call Comparison
White-vented Plumeleteer
Melodic, descending two-note whistle; pure warm tones stepping down smoothly, given persistently from perch.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-vented Plumeleteer
Found in humid forests from Panama to Venezuela and Ecuador. Resident in lowland and foothill forest undergrowth.
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
White-vented Plumeleteer
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
About These Birds
White-vented Plumeleteer
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in humid forests from Panama to Venezuela and Ecuador. Green plumage with white vent. Feathered leg puffs. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth. Named after the French naturalist Buffon.
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.