Amethyst-throated Sunangel vs Allen's Hummingbird
Heliangelus amethysticollis comparado con Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amethyst-throated Sunangel | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Heliangelus amethysticollis | Selasphorus sasin |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 12,6 cm (5.0 in) | 8,1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Peso | 5,433333333333334 g (0.19 oz) | 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore foraging at Ericaceae shrubs and epiphytic orchids in cloud forest. Gleans small insects from … | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Amethyst-throated Sunangel only
Allen's Hummingbird only
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Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Soft, descending melodic phrase; gentle notes stepping smoothly down the scale in quiet, unhurried musical progression.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Found in Andean cloud forests from southern Peru through Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m elevation. Resident.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Estado de conservación
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Allen's Hummingbird
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
Allen's Hummingbird
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (alt): males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; females duller; pale buff below
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.
Allen's Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) breeding along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Males have an orange-red throat and rufous flanks. Closely related to Rufous Hummingbird. Partial migrant; some populations resident on Channel Islands. Named after Thomas Allen.