Amethyst-throated Sunangel vs Allen's Hummingbird
Heliangelus amethysticollis comparado com Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amethyst-throated Sunangel | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Heliangelus amethysticollis | Selasphorus sasin |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 12,6 cm (5.0 in) | 8,1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Peso | 5,433333333333334 g (0.19 oz) | 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore foraging at Ericaceae shrubs and epiphytic orchids in cloud forest. Gleans small insects from … | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
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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.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Found in Andean cloud forests from southern Peru through Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m elevation. Resident.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Estado de conservação
Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Allen's 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
Allen's Hummingbird
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (alt): males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; females duller; pale buff 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.
Allen's Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) breeding along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Males have an orange-red throat and rufous flanks. Closely related to Rufous Hummingbird. Partial migrant; some populations resident on Channel Islands. Named after Thomas Allen.