Black-throated Mango vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Anthracothorax nigricollis dibandingkan dengan Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Black-throated Mango | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famili | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 13,3 cm (5.2 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Berat | 7,333333333333333 g (0.26 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of humid lowland and foothill forests; aggressive territory holder at flowering shrubs. Takes insects … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| Ukuran Sarang | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Black-throated Mango
Soft, pure whistle with melancholy quality; single sustained tone with gentle fall at end, given at dawn and dusk.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Black-throated Mango
Widespread from Trinidad and Panama south through Colombia and Venezuela to Bolivia, Brazil, and the Guianas. 0–1,200 m.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Status Konservasi
Black-throated Mango
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Black-throated Mango
Violet-throated Starfrontlet: males with glittering violet-purple gorget; metallic green body; females green above with pale buff spotted below
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Black-throated Mango
A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) widely distributed from Panama through South America to Argentina. Males have a velvety black throat bordered by blue-green. Long, curved bill. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, plantations, and open country. One of the most adaptable mangos.
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.