Santa Marta Blossomcrown vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Anthocephala floriceps comparé à Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Santa Marta Blossomcrown | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Anthocephala floriceps | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 9,7 cm (3.8 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Poids | 3,45 g (0.12 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta; feeds on highland flowers and supplements diet … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Santa Marta Blossomcrown only
Aucun(e)
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Santa Marta Blossomcrown
Melodic, rolling phrase with liquid character; warm bubbly notes tumbling loosely in pleasant sequence at forest edge.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Santa Marta Blossomcrown
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,800-3,500 m. Found nowhere else. Classified as Endangered.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Statut de conservation
Santa Marta Blossomcrown
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
About These Birds
Santa Marta Blossomcrown
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,800-3,500 m. Males have a chestnut and white crown. Nectarivore of cloud forest. A Santa Marta highland endemic. Classified as Endangered due to limited range.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in mountain forests from Mexico to Honduras at 1,000-3,000 m. Males have an amethyst-purple throat. Nectarivore of pine-oak and cloud forest. Commonly visits feeders in Mexican highland gardens.