Tolima Blossomcrown vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Anthocephala berlepschi comparado con Lampornis amethystinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Tolima Blossomcrown Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Nombre científico Anthocephala berlepschi Lampornis amethystinus
Orden Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Familia Trochilidae Trochilidae
Estado de conservación Vulnerable Least Concern
Longitud
Envergadura 10,3 cm (4.1 in) 13,1 cm (5.2 in)
Peso 3,45 g (0.12 oz) 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz)
Dieta 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.
Tamaño de la puesta -- 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Tolima Blossomcrown only

Ninguno

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only

Ninguno

Song & Call Comparison

Tolima Blossomcrown

Canto

Sharp, emphatic rattle with percussive onset; rapid dry notes erupting suddenly in brief forceful burst.

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Canto

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.

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable

Tolima Blossomcrown

Least Concern

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

El colibrí de garganta amatista es un colibrí montano de México y Guatemala con garganta violeta-amatista brillante en el macho.

More Birds to Explore

Explore the Nature FYI Family