Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Purple-throated Woodstar
Lampornis amethystinus ile kıyaslandığında Philodice mitchellii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Özellik | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Purple-throated Woodstar |
|---|---|---|
| Bilimsel Ad | Lampornis amethystinus | Philodice mitchellii |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familya | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Koruma Durumu | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Uzunluk | — | — |
| Kanat Açıklığı | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) | — |
| Ağırlık | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 3,15 g (0.11 oz) |
| Beslenme | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Feeds on nectar from epiphytic bromeliads and Heliconia in cloud forest. Captures tiny arthropods by … |
| Kuluçka Büyüklüğü | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Ortak Yaşam Alanları
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
Hiçbiri
Purple-throated Woodstar only
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Purple-throated Woodstar
Sharp, emphatic rattle; rapid staccato notes erupting suddenly in brief forceful burst then ceasing.
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.
Purple-throated Woodstar
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Ecuador at 800-2,500 m elevation. Resident on both slopes of the Andes.
Koruma Durumu
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Purple-throated Woodstar
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.
Purple-throated Woodstar
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Ecuador at 800-2,500 m. Males have a vivid purple throat gorget. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. Named after the British ornithologist D.W. Mitchell.