Rufous-capped Thornbill vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Chalcostigma ruficeps в сравнении с Lampornis amethystinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Rufous-capped Thornbill Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Научное название Chalcostigma ruficeps Lampornis amethystinus
Отряд Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Семейство Trochilidae Trochilidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 11,6 cm (4.6 in) 13,1 cm (5.2 in)
Масса 3,6666666666666665 g (0.13 oz) 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz)
Питание Nectarivore of Peruvian and Bolivian puna; forages at Chuquiraga and low shrubs. Catches tiny arthropods. Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods.
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Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Rufous-capped Thornbill only

Нет

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only

Нет

Song & Call Comparison

Rufous-capped Thornbill

Пение

Melodic, descending phrase with warm timbre; clear notes stepping down smoothly in relaxed musical progression.

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Пение

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

Geographic Range & Migration

Rufous-capped Thornbill

Found on the eastern Andean slope from Ecuador south to Bolivia in lower montane forest. 1,200–2,600 m elevation.

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

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

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Rufous-capped Thornbill

Least Concern

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

About These Birds

Rufous-capped Thornbill

A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in Andean cloud forests and páramo from Ecuador to Bolivia at 2,500-4,000 m. Rufous cap and green plumage. Nectarivore of high-altitude shrubs and Puya bromeliads. Often found near treeline in elfin forest.

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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