Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Juan Fernandez Firecrown
Lampornis amethystinus compared with Sephanoides fernandensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Juan Fernandez Firecrown |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lampornis amethystinus | Sephanoides fernandensis |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) |
| Weight | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 8.5 g (0.30 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Nectarivore of Juan Fernandez Island; critically dependent on endemic flowering plants for nectar. Supplements with … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
None
Juan Fernandez Firecrown only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Juan Fernandez Firecrown
Harsh, grating chatter with nasal overtone; rough buzzy notes delivered rapidly in energetic territorial exchange.
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.
Juan Fernandez Firecrown
Endemic to the Juan Fernández Islands of Chile (Más a Tierra / Robinson Crusoe). Found island-wide. Critically endangered.
Conservation Status
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Juan Fernandez Firecrown
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
Juan Fernandez Firecrown
Rainbow-bearded Thornbill: males with glittering rainbow-hued gorget; metallic green above; females green above; buff below 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.
Juan Fernandez Firecrown
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the Juan Fernández Islands off Chile. Males fiery rufous-orange with a golden crown. Females green with white underparts. Critically Endangered with fewer than 500 individuals remaining. Nectarivore of endemic island plants.