White-vented Violetear vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Colibri serrirostris comparado con Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | White-vented Violetear | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Colibri serrirostris | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 13,6 cm (5.4 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Peso | 6,199999999999999 g (0.22 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of highland and lowland forest margins. Feeds on diverse tubular flowers and catches flying … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Ninguno
White-vented Violetear only
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
Song & Call Comparison
White-vented Violetear
Sharp, emphatic squeak repeated quickly; tiny piercing notes delivered insistently during competitive encounters near feeders.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-vented Violetear
Found in cerrado, chaco, and open woodland of central and southern Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. 200–1,200 m elevation.
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
White-vented Violetear
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
About These Birds
White-vented Violetear
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) with green plumage, violet ear patches, and a distinctive white vent. Found in cerrado and open habitats of central South America from Brazil to Argentina. Nectarivore of savanna flowers and gardens. An adaptable, widespread species.
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.