Costa's Hummingbird vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Calypte costae comparado con Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Costa's Hummingbird | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Calypte costae | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 8,9 cm (3.5 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Peso | 3,4000000000000004 g (0.12 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Mojave Desert scrub, favouring desert lavender and sage. Supplements nectar with insects 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
Ninguno
Costa's Hummingbird only
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
Song & Call Comparison
Costa's Hummingbird
Melodic, flute-like ascending scale; smooth bright notes climbing steadily in cheerful morning territorial delivery.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Costa's Hummingbird
Found in arid western North America from California to Mexico. Breeds in desert scrub; some populations resident year-round.
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
Costa's Hummingbird
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
About These Birds
Costa's Hummingbird
Colibrí de Costa de 7–9 cm con brillante gorguera violeta, habita en los desiertos del suroeste de EE.UU. y el noroeste de México.
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.