Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Tufted Coquette
Lampornis amethystinus ile kıyaslandığında Lophornis ornatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Özellik | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Tufted Coquette |
|---|---|---|
| Bilimsel Ad | Lampornis amethystinus | Lophornis ornatus |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familya | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Koruma Durumu | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Uzunluk | — | — |
| Kanat Açıklığı | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) | 7,4 cm (2.9 in) |
| Ağırlık | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 2,433333333333333 g (0.09 oz) |
| Beslenme | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Nectarivore of small flowers at forest edges and clearings. Forages insect-like among flowers; catches tiny … |
| Kuluçka Büyüklüğü | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Tufted Coquette
Sharp, staccato chips delivered urgently; rapid emphatic notes with rising intensity near active territorial dispute.
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.
Tufted Coquette
Found in forest edges and gardens of Trinidad and Venezuela through the Guianas and northeastern Brazil. 0–800 m.
Koruma Durumu
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Tufted Coquette
How to Tell Them Apart
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
Tufted Coquette
Marvelous Spatuletail (alt): males with long wire-like tail with disc ends; shining green; white pectoral tufts; females shorter tail
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.
Tufted Coquette
A spectacular tiny hummingbird (6-7 cm) found in humid forests and edges of northeastern South America and Trinidad. Males have ornate rufous crest and elongated green, bronze, and white cheek plumes forming a dramatic fan. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens.