Amethyst-throated Sunangel vs Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Heliangelus amethysticollis comparado com Nesophlox lyrura
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amethyst-throated Sunangel | Lyre-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Heliangelus amethysticollis | Nesophlox lyrura |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 12,6 cm (5.0 in) | 8,0 cm (3.1 in) |
| Peso | 5,433333333333334 g (0.19 oz) | 2,425 g (0.09 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore foraging at Ericaceae shrubs and epiphytic orchids in cloud forest. Gleans small insects from … | 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
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Lyre-tailed Hummingbird only
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Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Soft, descending melodic phrase; gentle notes stepping smoothly down the scale in quiet, unhurried musical progression.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Sharp, emphatic chip note with metallic quality; single clean staccato sound repeated at measured intervals.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Found in Andean cloud forests from southern Peru through Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m elevation. Resident.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Endemic to Jamaica. Resident in forests and gardens across the island from lowlands to highlands.
Estado de conservação
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Perija Metaltail: deep violet-blue breast shield; shining metallic green above; white postocular stripe; females duller with spotted below
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Mexican Woodnymph: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; white flanks; females green above; spotted white below
About These Birds
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
O beija-flor-anjo-de-colar-ametista é um pequeno beija-flor das florestas nubladas andinas da Colômbia, Equador, Peru e Bolívia. O macho tem partes superiores verde-brilhante e uma gorjeira ametista-iridescente característica. A fêmea é mais apagada com partes inferiores mosqueadas. Alimenta-se do néctar de flores das zonas nubladas andinas. É um dos vários beija-flores com gorjeira que habitam nos Andes.
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.