Orange-throated Sunangel vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Heliangelus mavors ile kıyaslandığında Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Özellik | Orange-throated Sunangel | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Bilimsel Ad | Heliangelus mavors | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familya | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Koruma Durumu | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Uzunluk | — | — |
| Kanat Açıklığı | 12,7 cm (5.0 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Ağırlık | 4,15 g (0.15 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Beslenme | Nectarivore of montane Ericaceae and epiphyte flowers. Supplements nectar with small arthropods gleaned near blooms. | 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
Orange-throated Sunangel
Rapid, mechanical clicking trill; quick staccato notes strung evenly in dry sequence typical of swift species.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Orange-throated Sunangel
Endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia and northwestern Venezuela in cloud forest. 1,800–2,800 m elevation.
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
Orange-throated Sunangel
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Orange-throated Sunangel
Giant Hummingbird: bronze-green above; rufous-buff underparts; white rump patch; pale supercilium; largest hummingbird; monomorphic
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Orange-throated Sunangel
A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in cloud forests of Venezuela and Colombia at 1,500-3,000 m. Males have an iridescent orange throat gorget. Green plumage. Nectarivore of montane forest undergrowth and edges. An Andean highland specialist.
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.