Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs White-throated Hummingbird
Lampornis amethystinus comparé à Leucochloris albicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | White-throated Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Lampornis amethystinus | Leucochloris albicollis |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) | 11,8 cm (4.6 in) |
| Poids | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 5,95 g (0.21 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
White-throated Hummingbird
Melodic, ascending three-note phrase; clear flute-like tones rising smoothly in pleasant morning territorial song.
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.
White-throated Hummingbird
Found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Resident in Atlantic Forest and cerrado edges.
Statut de conservation
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
White-throated Hummingbird
About These Birds
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.
White-throated Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Green plumage with a clean white throat and breast. Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest edges, cerrado, and gardens. Common in southeastern South America.