Honduran Emerald vs Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Amazilia luciae в сравнении с Coeligena bonapartei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Honduran Emerald | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Amazilia luciae | Coeligena bonapartei |
| Отряд | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Семейство | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Охранный статус | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 10,9 cm (4.3 in) | 15,0 cm (5.9 in) |
| Масса | 4,5 g (0.16 oz) | 6,800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) |
| Питание | Honduran endemic nectarivore of dry-forest flowers; supplements diet with insects and spiders. | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … |
| Размер кладки | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Honduran Emerald
Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping downward smoothly in relaxed morning progression.
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Geographic Range & Migration
Honduran Emerald
Endemic to the interior highlands of Honduras. Classified as Endangered. Honduras's only endemic hummingbird.
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Found in cloud forest of the eastern Andes of Colombia and western Venezuela at 1,800–2,800 m.
Охранный статус
Honduran Emerald
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
How to Tell Them Apart
Honduran Emerald
Short-toed Coucal (Philippine): shorter tail; dark brown above; rufous wings; buff below; dark streaks; red eye; Philippine endemic
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Green-headed Hillstar: males with glittering green head; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted buff below
About These Birds
Honduran Emerald
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the interior highlands of Honduras. Turquoise-green plumage. Nectarivore of dry thorn forest and scrub. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range and ongoing habitat loss. Honduras's only endemic hummingbird.
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Colombia at 1,800-3,200 m. Males have a golden-yellow belly and iridescent green forehead. Nectarivore of montane forest and forest edges.