Oaxaca Hummingbird vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Eupherusa cyanophrys comparado com Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Oaxaca Hummingbird | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Eupherusa cyanophrys | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 11,7 cm (4.6 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Peso | 4,725 g (0.17 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Dieta | Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with 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
Oaxaca Hummingbird only
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Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
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Song & Call Comparison
Oaxaca Hummingbird
Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; clear single note ringing out then slowly fading away.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Oaxaca Hummingbird
Endemic to the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range.
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
Oaxaca Hummingbird
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Oaxaca Hummingbird
Striped Cuckoo: pale brown-white below with dark streaks; boldly streaked dark brown above; long white-tipped tail; pale supercilium
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Oaxaca Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the mountains of Oaxaca, southwestern Mexico. Green plumage with blue supercilium (eyebrow). Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range in the Sierra de Miahuatlán.
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.