Amethyst Woodstar vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Calliphlox amethystina 比較対象 Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Amethyst Woodstar | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Calliphlox amethystina | Lampornis amethystinus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 7.0 cm (2.8 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| 体重 | 2.9 g (0.10 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore visiting small flowers at forest edges and clearings; insect-like flight. Catches tiny flies and … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| 一腹卵数 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst Woodstar
High, crystalline notes in ascending phrase; clear bright musical tones climbing smoothly in lively morning song.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst Woodstar
Widespread in open habitats from Bolivia and Brazil south to Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Sea level to 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.
保全状況
Amethyst Woodstar
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Amethyst Woodstar
Buff-breasted Sabrewing: males with glittering purple gorget; metallic bronze-green above; buff underparts; females green above; spots
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Amethyst Woodstar
南米（ブラジル、ボリビア、アルゼンチン北部）の熱帯林縁、庭園、二次林に生息する小型のハチドリ（体長6〜8cm）。雄のアメジスト色に輝く喉が最大の特徴。Calliphlox amethystina（アメジストウッドスター）は南米最小のハチドリの一つで、体重は1g程度しかない。Trochilidae科。
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.