Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Dot-eared Coquette
Lampornis amethystinus compared with Lophornis gouldii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Dot-eared Coquette |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lampornis amethystinus | Lophornis gouldii |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) |
| Weight | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 2.533333333333333 g (0.09 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Nectarivore visiting compact flower heads and small tubular blooms at forest margins. Takes small insects … |
| 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.
Dot-eared Coquette
Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive character; soft, slightly nasal tone held briefly then gently fading away.
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.
Dot-eared Coquette
Endemic to central Brazil in the cerrado zone of Maranhão, Piauí, and Tocantins. Found at 200–700 m elevation.
Conservation Status
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Dot-eared Coquette
How to Tell Them Apart
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
Dot-eared Coquette
Sword-billed Hummingbird: males with extraordinarily long bill; glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; females green with spots
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.
Dot-eared Coquette
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to central Brazil. Males have spotted ear tufts and rufous crest. Green plumage. Nectarivore of cerrado and gallery forest edges. Named after John Gould. A rare Brazilian endemic; relatively little known ecologically.