Resplendent Quetzal vs Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Pharomachrus mocinno в сравнении с Archilochus colubris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Resplendent Quetzal | Ruby-throated Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Pharomachrus mocinno | Archilochus colubris |
| Отряд | Trogoniformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Семейство | Trogonidae | Trochilidae |
| Охранный статус | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Длина | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 8,5 cm (3.3 in) |
| Размах крыльев | 50,0 cm (19.7 in) | 11,0 cm (4.3 in) |
| Масса | 210,0 g (7.41 oz) | 3,1 g (0.11 oz) |
| Питание | Primarily wild avocados and other laurel family fruits, supplemented with insects, lizards, and frogs. A … | Nectar from tubular flowers, supplemented with small insects and spiders for protein. Feeds at over … |
| Размер кладки | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
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Resplendent Quetzal
Montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200 and 3,000 meters. Requires old-growth forest with dead trees for nesting cavities.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Deciduous and mixed forests, woodland edges, gardens, and parks with flowering plants. Migrates across the Gulf of Mexico.
Song & Call Comparison
Resplendent Quetzal
Melodious, repetitive cooing: a series of 'kowee-kowee-kowee' or 'woh-woh-woh-woh' phrases. Male sings from high exposed perches in cloud forest canopy. Evocative highland call.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Soft, high-pitched chattering and twittering 'chee-dit'. Also produces a thin 'tik' call in flight. Wing beats create an audible high-pitched humming buzz during hovering.
Geographic Range & Migration
Resplendent Quetzal
Southern Mexico through Central America to western Panama. Resident in mountain cloud forests.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Eastern North America from southern Canada to the Gulf Coast. Winters in Central America and southern Mexico.
Охранный статус
Resplendent Quetzal
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Resplendent Quetzal
Males have iridescent emerald-green upperparts, a crimson-red breast, and extraordinarily long green tail coverts streaming up to 65 cm beyond the tail. Females are duller with grey breasts.
Short, broad, bright yellow bill partially hidden by green feathers
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Metallic green upperparts and greyish-white underparts. Males have a brilliant iridescent ruby-red gorget that appears black in poor light. Females lack the gorget.
Long, straight, thin black bill adapted for probing flowers
About These Birds
Resplendent Quetzal
The resplendent quetzal was considered divine by the Maya and Aztec civilizations, associated with the feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl. Its iridescent green plumage and long tail streamers make it one of the most beautiful birds in the world. Guatemala's currency is named after this bird.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The ruby-throated hummingbird is the only breeding hummingbird in eastern North America. These tiny birds beat their wings about 53 times per second and can fly backwards, sideways, and even briefly upside down. They make an extraordinary non-stop 800 km crossing of the Gulf of Mexico during migration.