Emerald-chinned Hummingbird vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Abeillia abeillei comparado con Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Emerald-chinned Hummingbird | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Abeillia abeillei | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 9,4 cm (3.7 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Peso | 3,0666666666666664 g (0.11 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Central American forest understory, visiting small tubular flowers. Catches gnats and spiders to … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird only
Ninguno
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
Ninguno
Song & Call Comparison
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Rapid, light chips in cheerful sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant delivery during active foraging.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Found in humid foothill and montane forests from Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,200 m. Resident in forest undergrowth.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Estado de conservación
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Western Grey Plantain-eater: gray overall with faint barring; white facial stripe; long tail; short crest; yellowish bill
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Un colibrí pequeño (8-9 cm) que habita en bosques húmedos montanos y de colinas desde México hasta Honduras, entre 600 y 2.200 metros de altitud. Prefiere los bordes forestales y los bosques secundarios. El macho presenta plumaje verde con garganta violeta. Pertenece a la familia Trochilidae, nombre científico Abeillia abeillei.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
El colibrí de garganta amatista es un colibrí montano de México y Guatemala con garganta violeta-amatista brillante en el macho.