Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Tyrian Metaltail
Lampornis amethystinus 比較対象 Metallura tyrianthina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Tyrian Metaltail |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Lampornis amethystinus | Metallura tyrianthina |
| 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) | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| 体重 | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 3.72 g (0.13 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Nectarivore of high Andean montane shrublands; specializes in Ericaceae and Brachyotum flowers. Catches small insects … |
| 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.
Tyrian Metaltail
Rough, raspy chatter with coarse texture; series of harsh notes with buzzy edges delivered emphatically from perch.
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.
Tyrian Metaltail
Widespread in Andean cloud forests and shrubby páramo from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,800–4,200 m.
保全状況
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Tyrian Metaltail
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
Tyrian Metaltail
Stripe-breasted Starthroat: tiny; males with violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted below
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.
Tyrian Metaltail
ベネズエラからボリビアにかけてのアンデス山地に広く生息するタイリアンメタルテイルハチドリ。体長9〜11cm。雄の紫がかった緑の羽毛と虹色の喉部が特徴的。高山の花の蜜を主食とする。低危険種。