Rufous-shafted Woodstar vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Chaetocercus jourdanii 比較対象 Lampornis amethystinus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Rufous-shafted Woodstar Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
学名 Chaetocercus jourdanii Lampornis amethystinus
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
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 3.26 g (0.11 oz) 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz)
食性 Nectarivore of Trinidad and northern South America, hovering at bromeliads and Heliconia. Supplements diet with … Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods.
一腹卵数 2 2
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Rufous-shafted Woodstar only

None

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only

None

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Song & Call Comparison

Rufous-shafted Woodstar

さえずり

Deep, resonant single note with striking boldness; powerful tone ringing out clearly from exposed prominent perch.

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.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Rufous-shafted Woodstar

Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Trinidad at 500-2,500 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges and gardens.

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.

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保全状況

Least Concern

Rufous-shafted Woodstar

Least Concern

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

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How to Tell Them Apart

Rufous-shafted Woodstar

羽毛

Calliope Hummingbird (endemic): tiny; males with glittering magenta gorget; metallic green above; females plain green above; spotted

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

羽毛

Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted

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About These Birds

Rufous-shafted Woodstar

ベネズエラからトリニダードのアンデス高地(500〜2,500 m)の微小ハチドリ(7〜8 cm)。雄は飛翔中に見える赤褐色の翼先端と紫色の喉を持つ。林縁・庭園で花蜜を吸う。

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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