Blue-chinned Emerald vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Chlorestes notata compared with Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blue-chinned Emerald | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlorestes notata | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 4.0 g (0.14 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny insects and spiders … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Blue-chinned Emerald
Loud, hollow booming call with resonant bass; deep carrying sound of this large turaco audible far across canopy.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Blue-chinned Emerald
Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Brazil and Trinidad. Resident.
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
Blue-chinned Emerald
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
About These Birds
Blue-chinned Emerald
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Brazil and Trinidad. Green plumage with a blue chin spot. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Widespread in northern South America.
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.