Gorgeted Sunangel vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Heliangelus strophianus 比較対象 Lampornis amethystinus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Gorgeted Sunangel Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
学名 Heliangelus strophianus Lampornis amethystinus
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Trochilidae Trochilidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長
翼開長 13.2 cm (5.2 in) 13.1 cm (5.2 in)
体重 5.3999999999999995 g (0.19 oz) 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz)
食性 Nectarivore of high Andean shrublands; hovers at dense Ericaceae clumps. Takes small arthropods gleaned from … 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

Gorgeted Sunangel only

None

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only

None

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Song & Call Comparison

Gorgeted Sunangel

さえずり

High, thin whistle barely perceptible; delicate sustained note hovering near upper frequency limit of human hearing.

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

Gorgeted Sunangel

Found on the western Andean slope in Colombia and northwestern Ecuador in cloud forest. 1,600–2,800 m.

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

Gorgeted Sunangel

Least Concern

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

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How to Tell Them Apart

Gorgeted Sunangel

羽毛

Neblina Metaltail: males metallic green above; iridescent violet gorget; white underparts; females green above with pale spotted underparts

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

Gorgeted Sunangel

コロンビア・エクアドルの西アンデス(標高1,500〜3,200 m)の雲霧林に生息する小型ハチドリ(体長10〜11 cm)。雄は光彩を帯びた緑の喉を持つ。緑色の羽衣。雲霧林・林縁の蜜食性。主にコロンビアとエクアドルの太平洋斜面に分布。

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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