Emerald-chinned Hummingbird vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Abeillia abeillei comparado com Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Emerald-chinned Hummingbird | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Abeillia abeillei | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 9,4 cm (3.7 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Peso | 3,0666666666666664 g (0.11 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Central American forest understory, visiting small tubular flowers. Catches gnats and spiders to … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird only
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Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
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Song & Call Comparison
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Rapid, light chips in cheerful sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant delivery during active foraging.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Found in humid foothill and montane forests from Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,200 m. Resident in forest undergrowth.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Estado de conservação
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Western Grey Plantain-eater: gray overall with faint barring; white facial stripe; long tail; short crest; yellowish bill
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Um beija-flor pequeno (8-9 cm) que habita florestas úmidas montanas e bordas de floresta na América Central. O Beija-flor-de-Abeillé (Abeillia abeillei) pertence à família Trochilidae e é distinguido pela plumagem verde-esmeralda iridescente e garganta roxa no macho. Encontrado nas encostas do Pacífico da Guatemala e Honduras, geralmente em altitudes entre 600-1800 m. Alimenta-se principalmente de néctar de flores tropicais e pequenos insetos. Como a maioria dos beija-flores, é solitário e territorial. Classificado como Pouco Preocupante pela UICN.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
O beija-flor-de-garganta-ametista é um beija-flor mexicano com garganta ametista brilhante nos machos, encontrado em florestas de montanha no México.