Amethyst Woodstar vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Calliphlox amethystina comparado con Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amethyst Woodstar | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Calliphlox amethystina | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 7,0 cm (2.8 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Peso | 2,9 g (0.10 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore visiting small flowers at forest edges and clearings; insect-like flight. Catches tiny flies and … | 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
Amethyst Woodstar only
Ninguno
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
Ninguno
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst Woodstar
High, crystalline notes in ascending phrase; clear bright musical tones climbing smoothly in lively morning song.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst Woodstar
Widespread in open habitats from Bolivia and Brazil south to Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Sea level to 1,200 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
Amethyst Woodstar
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Amethyst Woodstar
Buff-breasted Sabrewing: males with glittering purple gorget; metallic bronze-green above; buff underparts; females green above; 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
Amethyst Woodstar
Colibrí amatista de 8–9 cm con gorguera magenta brillante en los machos, habita en los bordes de bosque y jardines de Sudamérica del Este.
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.