Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Curve-winged Sabrewing
Lampornis amethystinus comparado com Pampa curvipennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Curve-winged Sabrewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Lampornis amethystinus | Pampa curvipennis |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) | — |
| Peso | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 6,375 g (0.22 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Feeds on nectar from highland forest epiphytes in southern Mexico. Supplements diet with insects and … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
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Curve-winged Sabrewing 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.
Curve-winged Sabrewing
Rough, scratchy buzz with coarse mechanical texture; harsh sustained vibration with dry rattling quality.
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.
Curve-winged Sabrewing
Found in humid forests from eastern Mexico to Honduras. Resident in lowland and foothill forest undergrowth.
Estado de conservação
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Curve-winged Sabrewing
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
Curve-winged Sabrewing
Bare-faced Go-away-bird: pale gray plumage; bare black facial skin; dark gray wings; long tail; white-washed underparts; crest
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.
Curve-winged Sabrewing
A large hummingbird (12-14 cm) found in humid forests from eastern Mexico to Honduras. Green plumage with curved wings and a long, slightly decurved bill. Named sabrewing for the thickened, curved outer primary feathers. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth.