Tyrian Metaltail vs Allen's Hummingbird
Metallura tyrianthina 비교 대상 Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 속성 | Tyrian Metaltail | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Metallura tyrianthina | Selasphorus sasin |
| 목 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 과 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 보전 상태 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 체장 | — | — |
| 날개 폭 | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) | 8.1 cm (3.2 in) |
| 체중 | 3.72 g (0.13 oz) | 3.1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| 식성 | Nectarivore of high Andean montane shrublands; specializes in Ericaceae and Brachyotum flowers. Catches small insects … | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| 산란 수 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Tyrian Metaltail
Rough, raspy chatter with coarse texture; series of harsh notes with buzzy edges delivered emphatically from perch.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Tyrian Metaltail
Widespread in Andean cloud forests and shrubby páramo from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,800–4,200 m.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
보전 상태
Tyrian Metaltail
Allen's Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Tyrian Metaltail
Stripe-breasted Starthroat: tiny; males with violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted below
Allen's Hummingbird
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (alt): males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; females duller; pale buff below
About These Birds
Tyrian Metaltail
소형 벌새로 체장 약 11cm이며, 수컷은 초록 몸통에 빛나는 자주색 목과 갈색 꽁지를 갖는다. 안데스 산맥 콜롬비아에서 아르헨티나까지 고지대 관목지와 숲에 서식한다. 꽃의 꿀을 빨아 먹는다. 관심 필요 종이다.
Allen's Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) breeding along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Males have an orange-red throat and rufous flanks. Closely related to Rufous Hummingbird. Partial migrant; some populations resident on Channel Islands. Named after Thomas Allen.