Costa's Hummingbird vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Calypte costae 比較対象 Lampornis amethystinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Costa's Hummingbird Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
学名 Calypte costae Lampornis amethystinus
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Trochilidae Trochilidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長
翼開長 8.9 cm (3.5 in) 13.1 cm (5.2 in)
体重 3.4000000000000004 g (0.12 oz) 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz)
食性 Nectarivore of Mojave Desert scrub, favouring desert lavender and sage. Supplements nectar with insects 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

共通生息地

None

Costa's Hummingbird only

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only

Song & Call Comparison

Costa's Hummingbird

さえずり

Melodic, flute-like ascending scale; smooth bright notes climbing steadily in cheerful morning territorial delivery.

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

さえずり

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

Geographic Range & Migration

Costa's Hummingbird

Found in arid western North America from California to Mexico. Breeds in desert scrub; some populations resident year-round.

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

Least Concern

Costa's Hummingbird

Least Concern

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

About These Birds

Costa's Hummingbird

体長8〜9cmの紫色の頭頂と喉飾りを持つハチドリ。乾燥した西北米に生息する。

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.

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