Blue-fronted Lancebill vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Doryfera johannae comparado com Lampornis amethystinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Blue-fronted Lancebill Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Nome científico Doryfera johannae Lampornis amethystinus
Ordem Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Família Trochilidae Trochilidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 10,6 cm (4.2 in) 13,1 cm (5.2 in)
Peso 4,540000000000001 g (0.16 oz) 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz)
Dieta Nectarivore of cloud-forest epiphytes and Ericaceae blooms. Catches small arthropods near flowers for additional protein. 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

Blue-fronted Lancebill only

Nenhum

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only

Nenhum

Song & Call Comparison

Blue-fronted Lancebill

Canto

Sharp, high peep followed by rapid twittering; brief introductory note launching into animated cascade of lighter chips.

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Canto

Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.

Geographic Range & Migration

Blue-fronted Lancebill

Found in lowland and foothill forests from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. Sea level to 1,200 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

Least Concern

Blue-fronted Lancebill

Least Concern

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

About These Birds

Blue-fronted Lancebill

A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) with a very long, straight bill. Green plumage with a blue-violet forehead. Found in humid montane forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 600-1,800 m. Nectarivore specializing in long-tubed flowers. Named for its lance-like bill.

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.

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