Purple-throated Sunangel vs Allen's Hummingbird
Heliangelus viola comparado com Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Purple-throated Sunangel | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Heliangelus viola | 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 | 5,433333333333333 g (0.19 oz) | 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore strongly associated with Ericaceae in treeline habitats. Catches small insects on the wing for … | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Purple-throated Sunangel
Soft, liquid warbling with gentle character; mellow notes flowing easily in quiet musical phrase at forest edge.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Purple-throated Sunangel
Found in Andean cloud forests of southern Ecuador and northern Peru at 1,600–3,000 m elevation.
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
Purple-throated Sunangel
Allen's Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Purple-throated Sunangel
Peruvian Metaltail: males with iridescent violet gorget; metallic green back; very long bill; females green above; pale spotted underparts
Allen's Hummingbird
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (alt): males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; females duller; pale buff below
About These Birds
Purple-throated Sunangel
O beija-flor-anjo-violáceo é um pequeno beija-flor das florestas nubladas andinas do sul do Equador e norte do Peru. O macho tem partes superiores verde-brilhante e uma gorjeira violácea-púrpura iridescente chamativa. Alimenta-se do néctar de flores nas florestas nubladas andinas. A fêmea é mais apagada. Esta espécie é considerada de distribuição restrita e pode ser afetada pela perda de floresta nublada.
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.