Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Peruvian Sheartail

Lampornis amethystinus 比較対象 Thaumastura cora

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem Peruvian Sheartail
学名 Lampornis amethystinus Thaumastura cora
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Trochilidae Trochilidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長
翼開長 13.1 cm (5.2 in) 8.1 cm (3.2 in)
体重 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) 2.4 g (0.08 oz)
食性 Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. Nectarivore hovering at low-growing flowers in coastal scrub. Supplements nectar diet with tiny spiders and …
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

Peruvian Sheartail only

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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.

Peruvian Sheartail

さえずり

Delicate, purring trill with silvery shimmer; thin high notes given softly near Peruvian Andean flowers at altitude.

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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.

Peruvian Sheartail

Found along the arid Pacific coast of Peru from Lima to Tacna. Resident in desert scrub and coastal gardens at low elevations.

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保全状況

Least Concern

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Least Concern

Peruvian Sheartail

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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

Peruvian Sheartail

羽毛

Sparkling Violetear (alt): males with deep iridescent violet gorget; metallic green body; iridescent ear patches; females green with spots

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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.

Peruvian Sheartail

コラスハミングバードはペルー沿岸部の固有種で、雄は非常に長い尾羽と紫色の喉を持つ小型のハチドリです。

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