Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Perija Metaltail
Lampornis amethystinus comparado con Metallura iracunda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Perija Metaltail |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Lampornis amethystinus | Metallura iracunda |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) | 11,6 cm (4.6 in) |
| Peso | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 3,8499999999999996 g (0.14 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Nectarivore of Colombian cloud forest edges; forages at Ericaceae and epiphyte flowers. Supplements with small … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
Ninguno
Perija Metaltail only
Ninguno
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Perija Metaltail
Soft, liquid notes with gentle character; mellow flowing sequence with subtle melodic variation in humid forest.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Perija Metaltail
Endemic to the Serranía de Perijá on the Colombia–Venezuela border in cloud forest. 2,000–3,200 m. Restricted range.
Estado de conservación
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Perija Metaltail
How to Tell Them Apart
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
Perija Metaltail
Plain-capped Starthroat: males iridescent magenta gorget; metallic bronze-green above; white flanks; females green above; spotted below
About These Birds
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.
Perija Metaltail
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Sierra de Perijá on the Colombia-Venezuela border at 2,400-3,200 m. Males have purple-red tail. Nectarivore of cloud forest. Classified as Endangered due to extremely restricted range and ongoing deforestation.