White-chinned Sapphire vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Chlorestes cyanus 比較対象 Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | White-chinned Sapphire | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Chlorestes cyanus | Lampornis amethystinus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | — | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| 体重 | 3.35 g (0.12 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| 食性 | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | 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
White-chinned Sapphire
Pure, bell-like descending phase; clear resonant tones stepping smoothly down in musical evening sequence.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-chinned Sapphire
Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Amazonia and Brazil. Resident.
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
White-chinned Sapphire
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
White-chinned Sapphire
Crested Coua: blue-gray body; white below; brilliant blue and red bare facial skin; long tail; white-tipped; Madagascar endemic
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
White-chinned Sapphire
コロンビアからギアナ・アマゾニア・ブラジルの湿潤低地林に生息する小型ハチドリ（8〜9 cm）。青または白い顎を持つ緑色の羽衣。林冠・林縁で花蜜を吸う。
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.