Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
Lampornis amethystinus 比較対象 Saucerottia edward
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Snowy-bellied Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Lampornis amethystinus | Saucerottia edward |
| 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 | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 4.92 g (0.17 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Feeds on floral nectar in dry Pacific Panamanian scrub. Supplements diet with small insects 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.
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
Sharp, crackling trill with percussive edge; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully near territory boundary.
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.
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
Found in humid forests from Costa Rica to Colombia. Resident primarily on the Pacific slope of Central America.
保全状況
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Snowy-bellied 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
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
Mangrove Coucal: dark brown-black above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long graduated tail; red eye; mangrove specialist
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.
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests from Costa Rica to Colombia. White belly, green body. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Found primarily on the Pacific slope of Central America and Colombia.