Chilean Woodstar vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Eulidia yarrellii dibandingkan dengan Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Chilean Woodstar | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Eulidia yarrellii | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famili | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Status Konservasi | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 6,6 cm (2.6 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Berat | 2,38 g (0.08 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Diet | Nectar specialist of arid Atacama valleys, visiting cacti and Nicotiana. Supplements diet with small insects … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| Ukuran Sarang | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Chilean Woodstar
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Chilean Woodstar
Endemic to the hyper-arid coast of northern Chile from Arica to Antofagasta. Critically Endangered with fewer than 400 individuals.
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
Chilean Woodstar
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
About These Birds
Chilean Woodstar
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the hyper-arid Atacama coast of northern Chile. Males have a purple throat and forked tail. Nectarivore of desert scrub and cultivated gardens. Critically Endangered with fewer than 400 individuals remaining due to habitat destruction.
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.