Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Short-crested Coquette
Lampornis amethystinus comparé à Lophornis brachylophus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Short-crested Coquette |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Lampornis amethystinus | Lophornis brachylophus |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) | 8,5 cm (3.3 in) |
| Poids | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 2,7 g (0.10 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Nectarivore specializing in small flowers of disturbed areas and edges. Supplements nectar with tiny arthropods … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
Aucun(e)
Short-crested Coquette only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Short-crested Coquette
Rough, raspy buzz with coarse texture; sustained harsh sound with vibrating quality audible through dense vegetation.
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.
Short-crested Coquette
Endemic to a small area of the Sierra de Atoyac in Guerrero, Mexico in cloud forest. 1,200–2,000 m. Critically endangered.
Statut de conservation
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Short-crested Coquette
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
Short-crested Coquette
Magenta-throated Woodstar: shining metallic green above; glittering magenta-red gorget; pale buff underparts; rufous flanks; straight bill
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.
Short-crested Coquette
A tiny hummingbird (7 cm) endemic to the Sierra Madre del Sur of Guerrero, southwestern Mexico. Males have a short rufous crest. Green plumage. Nectarivore of humid montane forest. Critically Endangered with an extremely small range and declining habitat.