Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Lampornis amethystinus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lampornis-amethystinus"></birdfyi-bird>The Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis amethystinus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.1 cm and a weight of 5.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
O beija-flor-de-garganta-ametista é um beija-flor mexicano com garganta ametista brilhante nos machos, encontrado em florestas de montanha no México.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,1 cm | 5.2 in |
| Peso | 5,6000000000000005 g | 0.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP.
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Família | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lampornis |
| Espécies | Lampornis amethystinus |
Distribution
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family