Olivaceous Thornbill vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Chalcostigma olivaceum comparado com Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Olivaceous Thornbill | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chalcostigma olivaceum | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 16,3 cm (6.4 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Peso | 7,3999999999999995 g (0.26 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of high Bolivian and Peruvian páramo; short bill accesses small open flowers. Gleans insects … | 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
Olivaceous Thornbill only
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
Nenhum
Song & Call Comparison
Olivaceous Thornbill
Buzzy, high-frequency trill with insect-like quality; sustained continuous vibration with rapid amplitude modulation.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Olivaceous Thornbill
Widespread in high Andean puna grassland from Peru to Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. 3,200–4,800 m.
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
Olivaceous Thornbill
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
About These Birds
Olivaceous Thornbill
Espigueiro-oliváceo (Chalcostigma olivaceum), 9–10 cm. Plumagem oliváceo-esverdeada, garganta com gorget pequeno e colorido variável entre roxo e verde. Habita páramos e matorrales de altitude nos Andes do Peru e Bolívia. Alimenta-se de néctar de flores de altitude e pequenos insetos.
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.