Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Bahama Hummingbird
Lampornis amethystinus compared with Nesophlox evelynae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Bahama Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lampornis amethystinus | Nesophlox evelynae |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) | 8.0 cm (3.1 in) |
| Weight | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 2.85 g (0.10 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Nectarivore of Bahamian scrub, visiting diverse flowering plants. Takes small insects and spiders to supplement … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
None
Bahama Hummingbird only
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Bahama Hummingbird
Thin, insect-like buzz with monotone quality; continuous high-frequency trill barely distinguishable from insects.
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.
Bahama Hummingbird
Endemic to the Bahamas archipelago. Resident across the islands in scrub, gardens, and forest edges at low elevations.
Conservation Status
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bahama Hummingbird
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.
Bahama Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Bahamas. Green plumage with a rose-pink gorget (males) and forked tail. Nectarivore of scrub and garden flowers across the archipelago. The most common hummingbird in the Bahamas.