Royal Sunangel vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Heliangelus regalis comparado con Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Royal Sunangel | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Heliangelus regalis | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 10,4 cm (4.1 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Peso | 3,95 g (0.14 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of restricted Andean endemism zone; forages at sparse Ericaceae and Gentianaceae blooms. Supplements with … | 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
Royal Sunangel only
Ninguno
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
Ninguno
Song & Call Comparison
Royal Sunangel
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing quality; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation 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
Royal Sunangel
Endemic to a small area of the Río Marañón drainage in northern Peru at 1,800–2,800 m. Critically endangered.
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
Royal Sunangel
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Royal Sunangel
Fire-throated Metaltail: males with glittering fire-red gorget; metallic green above; white pectoral tufts; females green with spots 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
Royal Sunangel
El solángel real es un colibrí llamativo del bosque nublado del norte de Perú. El macho presenta partes superiores azul-púrpura brillante y partes inferiores azul intenso. Es una de las especies más bellas de la región andina. Habita en los bosques nublados y matorrales del norte de Perú. La pérdida de hábitat y su distribución extremadamente restringida lo clasifican como especie en peligro.
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.