Blue-throated Mountain-gem vs Allen's Hummingbird
Lampornis clemenciae в сравнении с Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Blue-throated Mountain-gem | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Lampornis clemenciae | Selasphorus sasin |
| Отряд | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Семейство | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 14,7 cm (5.8 in) | 8,1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Масса | 7,25 g (0.26 oz) | 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Питание | Nectarivore of US and Mexican highland forest; visits diverse flowers at medium to high elevation. … | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| Размер кладки | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Blue-throated Mountain-gem
Rough, nasal chatter with emphatic delivery; series of coarse buzzy notes audible from considerable distance.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Blue-throated Mountain-gem
Found from the mountains of southern Arizona south through Mexico to Honduras in pine-oak forest. 1,400–3,500 m.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Охранный статус
Blue-throated Mountain-gem
Allen's Hummingbird
About These Birds
Blue-throated Mountain-gem
A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in mountain canyons of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Males have a brilliant blue throat gorget. The largest hummingbird breeding in the US. Nectarivore of mountain meadows and garden feeders. Known for its loud, squeaky call.
Allen's Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) breeding along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Males have an orange-red throat and rufous flanks. Closely related to Rufous Hummingbird. Partial migrant; some populations resident on Channel Islands. Named after Thomas Allen.