Tolima Blossomcrown vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Anthocephala berlepschi verglichen mit Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Tolima Blossomcrown | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Anthocephala berlepschi | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familie | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 10,3 cm (4.1 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Gewicht | 3,45 g (0.12 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Ernährung | Feeds on nectar from Andean flowers in Colombia; supplements with insects and spiders foraged near … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| Gelegegröße | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Tolima Blossomcrown
Sharp, emphatic rattle with percussive onset; rapid dry notes erupting suddenly in brief forceful burst.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Tolima Blossomcrown
Endemic to the Central Andes of Colombia at 1,600-2,400 m. Classified as Critically Endangered due to tiny range.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Erhaltungsstatus
Tolima Blossomcrown
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
About These Birds
Tolima Blossomcrown
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Central Andes of Colombia at 1,600-2,400 m. Males have a rufous crown. Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Recently split from Santa Marta Blossomcrown. Classified as Critically Endangered.
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.