Andean Emerald vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Amazilia franciae ile kıyaslandığında Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Özellik | Andean Emerald | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Bilimsel Ad | Amazilia franciae | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familya | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Koruma Durumu | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Uzunluk | — | — |
| Kanat Açıklığı | 10,7 cm (4.2 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Ağırlık | 5,266666666666667 g (0.19 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Beslenme | Nectarivore of cloud-forest epiphytes in Ecuador and Colombia; supplements diet with insects and spiders. | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| Kuluçka Büyüklüğü | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Andean Emerald
Soft, pure whistle with warm melancholy; gentle sustained tone with slight downward inflection at dusk.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Andean Emerald
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Resident in montane forest edges.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Koruma Durumu
Andean Emerald
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Andean Emerald
Lesser Coucal: smaller coucal; dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff-white below; red eye; long graduated dark tail; dimorphic
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Andean Emerald
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Green plumage with white breast. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Named after the French naturalist Dr. Francius.
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.