Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Frilled Coquette
Lampornis amethystinus comparé à Lophornis magnificus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Frilled Coquette |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Lampornis amethystinus | Lophornis magnificus |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) | 8,0 cm (3.1 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 of savanna and forest borders; visits Byrsonima and small composites. Catches minute insects near … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
Frilled 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.
Frilled Coquette
Bright, musical rolling trill; quick cascading notes with bubbly quality delivered repeatedly from prominent flowering shrub.
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.
Frilled Coquette
Endemic to the cerrado and Atlantic Forest transition of eastern and central Brazil. Found at 200–900 m elevation.
Statut de conservation
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Frilled 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
Frilled Coquette
White-bellied Woodstar: males with brilliant white belly; glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; females green above with spotted throat
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.
Frilled Coquette
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Males have an elaborate rufous crest and extended green cheek plumes forming a frilled collar. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. An Atlantic Forest endemic of conservation concern.