Amethyst-throated Sunangel vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Heliangelus amethysticollis comparado con Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amethyst-throated Sunangel | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Heliangelus amethysticollis | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 12,6 cm (5.0 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Peso | 5,433333333333334 g (0.19 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore foraging at Ericaceae shrubs and epiphytic orchids in cloud forest. Gleans small insects from … | 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-throated Sunangel only
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
Ninguno
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Soft, descending melodic phrase; gentle notes stepping smoothly down the scale in quiet, unhurried musical progression.
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-throated Sunangel
Found in Andean cloud forests from southern Peru through Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m elevation. Resident.
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-throated Sunangel
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Perija Metaltail: deep violet-blue breast shield; shining metallic green above; white postocular stripe; females duller with spotted below
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-throated Sunangel
El solángel de gorguera amatista es un colibrí pequeño de los bosques nublados andinos de Colombia, Ecuador, Perú y Bolivia. El macho tiene partes superiores verde brillante y un gorjal amatista iridiscente característico. La hembra es más apagada con partes inferiores moteadas. Se alimenta del néctar de flores de las zonas nubladas andinas. Es uno de los varios colibríes de gorguera que habitan en los Andes.
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.