Tolima Blossomcrown vs Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Anthocephala berlepschi verglichen mit Nesophlox lyrura
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Tolima Blossomcrown | Lyre-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Anthocephala berlepschi | Nesophlox lyrura |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familie | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 10,3 cm (4.1 in) | 8,0 cm (3.1 in) |
| Gewicht | 3,45 g (0.12 oz) | 2,425 g (0.09 oz) |
| Ernährung | Feeds on nectar from Andean flowers in Colombia; supplements with insects and spiders foraged near … | Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small insects and spiders … |
| 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.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Sharp, emphatic chip note with metallic quality; single clean staccato sound repeated at measured intervals.
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.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Endemic to Jamaica. Resident in forests and gardens across the island from lowlands to highlands.
Erhaltungsstatus
Tolima Blossomcrown
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Tolima Blossomcrown
Yellow-billed Turaco: glossy dark green; brilliant white-spotted crest; yellow bill; red orbital ring; crimson flight feathers
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Mexican Woodnymph: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; white flanks; females green above; spotted white below
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.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to Jamaica. Males have a deeply forked, lyre-shaped tail. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest and garden flowers. Recently split from Bahama Woodstar. A Jamaican near-endemic.