Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Purple-throated Mountain-gem
Lampornis amethystinus comparado com Lampornis calolaemus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Purple-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Lampornis amethystinus | Lampornis calolaemus |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) | 12,5 cm (4.9 in) |
| Peso | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 5,625 g (0.20 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Nectarivore of Costa Rican highlands; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia blooms. Catches small insects near flowering … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
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Purple-throated Mountain-gem only
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Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Purple-throated Mountain-gem
Melodic, rolling phrase with rich warm timbre; bubbly musical notes tumbling pleasantly in relaxed sequence.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Purple-throated Mountain-gem
Found in highland forest from Costa Rica and Nicaragua to Guatemala and Honduras. 600–2,400 m.
Estado de conservação
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Purple-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
Purple-throated Mountain-gem
Broad-tailed Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white flanks; females plain green; spots
About These Birds
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.
Purple-throated Mountain-gem
O beija-flor-de-garganta-púrpura é um beija-flor da América Central com garganta de cor púrpura brilhante, encontrado em florestas de montanha nublada.