Tolima Blossomcrown vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Anthocephala berlepschi в сравнении с Lampornis amethystinus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Tolima Blossomcrown Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Научное название Anthocephala berlepschi Lampornis amethystinus
Отряд Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Семейство Trochilidae Trochilidae
Охранный статус Vulnerable Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 10,3 cm (4.1 in) 13,1 cm (5.2 in)
Масса 3,45 g (0.12 oz) 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz)
Питание Feeds on nectar from Andean flowers in Colombia; supplements with insects and spiders foraged near … Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods.
Размер кладки -- 2
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Tolima Blossomcrown only

Нет

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only

Нет

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Song & Call Comparison

Tolima Blossomcrown

Пение

Sharp, emphatic rattle with percussive onset; rapid dry notes erupting suddenly in brief forceful burst.

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Пение

Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Tolima Blossomcrown

Endemic to the Central Andes of Colombia at 1,600-2,400 m. Classified as Critically Endangered due to tiny range.

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.

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Охранный статус

Vulnerable

Tolima Blossomcrown

Least Concern

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

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How to Tell Them Apart

Tolima Blossomcrown

Оперение

Yellow-billed Turaco: glossy dark green; brilliant white-spotted crest; yellow bill; red orbital ring; crimson flight feathers

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Оперение

Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted

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About These Birds

Tolima Blossomcrown

A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Central Andes of Colombia at 1,600-2,400 m. Males have a rufous crown. Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Recently split from Santa Marta Blossomcrown. Classified as Critically Endangered.

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in mountain forests from Mexico to Honduras at 1,000-3,000 m. Males have an amethyst-purple throat. Nectarivore of pine-oak and cloud forest. Commonly visits feeders in Mexican highland gardens.

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