Speckled Hummingbird vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Adelomyia melanogenys comparado con Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Speckled Hummingbird | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Adelomyia melanogenys | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 10,6 cm (4.2 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Peso | 4,300000000000001 g (0.15 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore visiting a broad range of Andean montane flowers including Ericaceae and Bromeliaceae. Gleans small … | 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
Speckled Hummingbird only
Ninguno
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
Ninguno
Song & Call Comparison
Speckled Hummingbird
Thin, sibilant trill with airy quality; soft high buzzing sustained gently during slow courtship hovering display.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Speckled Hummingbird
Widespread in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,200–3,200 m.
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
Speckled Hummingbird
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Speckled Hummingbird
Ruby-throated Hummingbird: males with iridescent ruby-red gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above with spots
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Speckled Hummingbird
El colibrí moteado de los Andes habita en los bosques andinos y los bordes forestales desde Venezuela hasta Bolivia. Sus partes inferiores densamente moteadas son el rasgo diagnóstico. Vuela con aleteo rápido al visitar flores. Familia Trochilidae.
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.