Glittering-throated Emerald vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Chionomesa fimbriata comparado con Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Glittering-throated Emerald | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Chionomesa fimbriata | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Peso | 4,766666666666667 g (0.17 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small insects and spiders … | 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
Glittering-throated Emerald only
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
Ninguno
Song & Call Comparison
Glittering-throated Emerald
Buzzy, high-pitched insect-like trill; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content near blossoms.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Glittering-throated Emerald
Widely distributed from Colombia through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Resident in varied habitats.
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
Glittering-throated Emerald
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Glittering-throated Emerald
Green Coucal: greenish iridescent overall; rufous wings; pale buff below; long graduated tail; red eye; greenish gloss distinctive
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Glittering-throated Emerald
Colibrí de vientre escamado (Chionomesa fimbriata), 9–10 cm. Plumaje verde brillante; vientre blanco con escamas verdosas; pico recto y moderado. Habita en bordes de selva y jardines del norte de América del Sur (Venezuela, Colombia, Guyana, norte de Brasil). Se alimenta de néctar e insectos.
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.