Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Bee Hummingbird
Lampornis amethystinus 比較対象 Mellisuga helenae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Bee Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Lampornis amethystinus | Mellisuga helenae |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) | 5.6 cm (2.2 in) |
| 体重 | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 2.1 g (0.07 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | World's smallest bird; feeds on nectar from tiny Cuban flowers and catches minuscule spiders and … |
| 一腹卵数 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Bee Hummingbird
Pure, bell-like descending phrase; clear resonant tones stepping smoothly down in musical sequence at dusk.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Bee Hummingbird
Endemic to Cuba. Found across the island in forests, gardens, and coastal vegetation from sea level to moderate elevations.
保全状況
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bee Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
Bee Hummingbird
Canivet's Emerald: males with iridescent violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; forked tail; females green; spots
About These Birds
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.
Bee Hummingbird
キューバ固有のミツバチドリ（エレナハチドリ）。世界最小の鳥の1つで、体長5〜6cm、体重2g以下。雄は輝く緑と赤の羽毛が特徴的。花の蜜と小昆虫を食べる。低危険種。