Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs White-crested Coquette
Lampornis amethystinus compared with Lophornis adorabilis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | White-crested Coquette |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lampornis amethystinus | Lophornis adorabilis |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) |
| Weight | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 2.645 g (0.09 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Nectarivore of cloud-forest borders; forages at diverse small flowers. Catches tiny insects in rapid hovering … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
White-crested Coquette
Harsh, crackling buzz with emphatic onset; abrupt rough trill issuing suddenly from dense shrub then stopping.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
White-crested Coquette
Found from Costa Rica south through Panama to western Colombia on the Pacific slope in foothill forest. 300–1,200 m.
Conservation Status
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
White-crested Coquette
About These Birds
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.
White-crested Coquette
A tiny hummingbird (7 cm) found in humid forests and edges of Costa Rica and western Panama. Males have a white crest and rufous cheek plumes. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. The species epithet adorabilis reflects its charming appearance.