Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Peacock Coquette

Lampornis amethystinus comparé à Lophornis pavoninus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem Peacock Coquette
Nom scientifique Lampornis amethystinus Lophornis pavoninus
Ordre Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Famille Trochilidae Trochilidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 13,1 cm (5.2 in) 9,2 cm (3.6 in)
Poids 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) 3,0 g (0.11 oz)
Régime alimentaire Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. Nectarivore of Mexican Pacific slope forests. Visits small tubular flowers at edges; takes minute flies …
Taille de la couvée 2 2
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only

Aucun(e)

Peacock Coquette only

Aucun(e)

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Song & Call Comparison

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Chant

Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.

Peacock Coquette

Chant

Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained note with barely perceptible vibrato, given quietly in shade.

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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.

Peacock Coquette

Found in tepui highlands of Venezuela and adjacent Brazil and Guyana in open shrubby vegetation. 1,000–2,500 m.

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Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Least Concern

Peacock Coquette

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How to Tell Them Apart

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Plumage

Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted

Peacock Coquette

Plumage

Chilean Woodstar: males glittering green body; violet gorget; females green above; buff-white underparts with green flank spots; tiny

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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.

Peacock Coquette

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in humid lowland forests of the Guiana Shield region from Venezuela to Suriname and northern Brazil. Males have fan-shaped green cheek plumes reminiscent of a peacock's display. Nectarivore of forest canopy.

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