Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Black Metaltail

Lampornis amethystinus 比較対象 Metallura phoebe

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem Black Metaltail
学名 Lampornis amethystinus Metallura phoebe
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Trochilidae Trochilidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長
翼開長 13.1 cm (5.2 in) 14.1 cm (5.6 in)
体重 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) 5.7325 g (0.20 oz)
食性 Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. Nectarivore of high Peruvian puna scrub; visits small compact flowers of cushion plants. Gleans tiny …
一腹卵数 2 2
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

None

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only

Black Metaltail only

None

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Song & Call Comparison

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.

Black Metaltail

さえずり

Harsh, buzzy rattle with percussive onset; abrupt rough trill erupting suddenly then ceasing in sharp silence.

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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.

Black Metaltail

Found in the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia in puna and upper montane scrub at 3,400–5,000 m elevation.

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保全状況

Least Concern

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Least Concern

Black Metaltail

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How to Tell Them Apart

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

羽毛

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

Black Metaltail

羽毛

Fiery-throated Hummingbird: tiny; males with multicolored fiery gorget; metallic blue crown; iridescent green above; females duller

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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.

Black Metaltail

ペルーとボリビアのアンデス高地に生息するブラックメタルテイルハチドリ。体長11〜13cm。暗い羽毛と輝く黒い尾が特徴的。高山の花の蜜を主食とする。低危険種。

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