Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Lampornis amethystinus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lampornis-amethystinus"></birdfyi-bird>The Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis amethystinus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.1 cm and a weight of 5.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Tentang
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 13,1 cm | 5.2 in |
| Berat | 5,6000000000000005 g | 0.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: CP.
Ukuran Sarang
2
Suara
Kicauan
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famili | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lampornis |
| Spesies | Lampornis amethystinus |
Distribution
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family