Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
Lampornis amethystinus в сравнении с Tilmatura dupontii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Sparkling-tailed Woodstar |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Lampornis amethystinus | Tilmatura dupontii |
| Отряд | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Семейство | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) | 7,2 cm (2.8 in) |
| Масса | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 2,2 g (0.08 oz) |
| Питание | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Feeds on floral nectar at low scrub blooms in dry Central American valleys. Catches small … |
| Размер кладки | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
Нет
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar only
Нет
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
Sharp, penetrating squeak repeated quickly; tiny piercing notes given insistently during competitive territorial encounter.
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.
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
Found in highlands from southern Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,500 m elevation. Resident in pine-oak and cloud forest edges.
Охранный статус
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
About These Birds
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.
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in highlands from Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,500 m. Males have a striking elongated, sparkling tail with dark tips. Nectarivore of pine-oak forest edges and gardens. The tail sparkles like fireworks in flight.