Violet-fronted Brilliant vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Heliodoxa leadbeateri comparado com Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Violet-fronted Brilliant | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Heliodoxa leadbeateri | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 13,4 cm (5.3 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Peso | 7,183333333333334 g (0.25 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Passiflora. Gleans small insects from … | 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
Violet-fronted Brilliant only
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Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
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Song & Call Comparison
Violet-fronted Brilliant
Broad, resonant whistle with bold projection; deep pure tone ringing out powerfully across open montane forest.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Violet-fronted Brilliant
Widespread in Andean foothill and cloud forest from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 400–2,000 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
Violet-fronted Brilliant
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Violet-fronted Brilliant
Rufous-shafted Woodstar: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; rufous-shafted tail; females green above; spots
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Violet-fronted Brilliant
O beija-flor-brilhante-de-fronte-violeta é um beija-flor de tamanho médio das encostas andinas da Venezuela, Colômbia, Equador e Peru. O macho tem partes superiores verdes com uma coroa violeta-iridescente brilhante e uma gorjeira verde. Alimenta-se do néctar de flores nas florestas de encosta e nubladas. A fêmea é mais apagada. Contribui para a polinização de muitas plantas andinas.
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.