Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Magenta-throated Woodstar
Lampornis amethystinus verglichen mit Philodice bryantae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Magenta-throated Woodstar |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Lampornis amethystinus | Philodice bryantae |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familie | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) | — |
| Gewicht | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 3,4 g (0.12 oz) |
| Ernährung | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Nectarivore hovering at tubular blossoms in highland forest clearings. Takes small flies and spiders to … |
| Gelegegröße | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Magenta-throated Woodstar
Thin, sibilant twittering with silvery quality; high airy notes cascading softly near flowering shrubs.
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.
Magenta-throated Woodstar
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,000-2,200 m elevation. Resident in cloud forest edges and gardens.
Erhaltungsstatus
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Magenta-throated Woodstar
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.
Magenta-throated Woodstar
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,000-2,200 m. Males have a brilliant magenta-pink throat gorget. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and gardens. A Central American highland endemic.