Glittering-throated Emerald vs Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Chionomesa fimbriata comparado com Nesophlox lyrura
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Glittering-throated Emerald | Lyre-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chionomesa fimbriata | Nesophlox lyrura |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 8,0 cm (3.1 in) |
| Peso | 4,766666666666667 g (0.17 oz) | 2,425 g (0.09 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small insects and spiders … | Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small insects and spiders … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Glittering-throated Emerald only
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird only
Nenhum
Song & Call Comparison
Glittering-throated Emerald
Buzzy, high-pitched insect-like trill; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content near blossoms.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Sharp, emphatic chip note with metallic quality; single clean staccato sound repeated at measured intervals.
Geographic Range & Migration
Glittering-throated Emerald
Widely distributed from Colombia through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Resident in varied habitats.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Endemic to Jamaica. Resident in forests and gardens across the island from lowlands to highlands.
Estado de conservação
Glittering-throated Emerald
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Glittering-throated Emerald
Green Coucal: greenish iridescent overall; rufous wings; pale buff below; long graduated tail; red eye; greenish gloss distinctive
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Mexican Woodnymph: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; white flanks; females green above; spotted white below
About These Birds
Glittering-throated Emerald
Beija-flor-de-Sapphire-e-esmeralda (Chionomesa fimbriata), 8–10 cm. Macho com plumagem verde-esmeralda brilhante, garganta com brilho azul-safira, cauda escura com bordas esbranquiçadas. Habita bordas de florestas úmidas e jardins no norte da América do Sul. Alimenta-se de néctar e pequenos insetos.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to Jamaica. Males have a deeply forked, lyre-shaped tail. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest and garden flowers. Recently split from Bahama Woodstar. A Jamaican near-endemic.