Magnificent Hummingbird vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Eugenes fulgens в сравнении с Lampornis amethystinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Magnificent Hummingbird Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Научное название Eugenes fulgens Lampornis amethystinus
Отряд Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Семейство Trochilidae Trochilidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 14,4 cm (5.7 in) 13,1 cm (5.2 in)
Масса 7,81 g (0.28 oz) 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz)
Питание Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American highland forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Supplements with small … 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

Magnificent Hummingbird only

Нет

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only

Нет

Song & Call Comparison

Magnificent Hummingbird

Пение

Thin, high-pitched sibilant trill; rapid soft buzzing sustained gently during slow hover near cloud forest flowers.

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

Magnificent Hummingbird

Found in montane forest and pine-oak woodland from southwestern USA south through Mexico to Honduras. 1,200–3,500 m.

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

Magnificent Hummingbird

Least Concern

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

About These Birds

Magnificent Hummingbird

A large hummingbird (13 cm) found in highlands from the southwestern United States to Panama. Males have a spectacular magenta-purple gorget, dark green body, and black breast. Nectarivore of mountain meadows and pine-oak forests. Known for its dramatic courtship dive displays.

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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