Neblina Metaltail vs Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Metallura odomae ile kıyaslandığında Nesophlox lyrura
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Özellik | Neblina Metaltail | Lyre-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Bilimsel Ad | Metallura odomae | Nesophlox lyrura |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familya | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Koruma Durumu | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Uzunluk | — | — |
| Kanat Açıklığı | 11,6 cm (4.6 in) | 8,0 cm (3.1 in) |
| Ağırlık | 5,050000000000001 g (0.18 oz) | 2,425 g (0.09 oz) |
| Beslenme | Nectarivore of northern Peruvian montane forest; visits Ericaceae and mossy shrub flowers. Supplements with small … | Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small insects and spiders … |
| Kuluçka Büyüklüğü | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Ortak Yaşam Alanları
Neblina Metaltail only
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird only
Hiçbiri
Song & Call Comparison
Neblina Metaltail
High, thin twittering cascade; delicate light notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence during aerial display.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Sharp, emphatic chip note with metallic quality; single clean staccato sound repeated at measured intervals.
Geographic Range & Migration
Neblina Metaltail
Endemic to a restricted area of the Andes in northern Peru (Cajamarca and Amazonas) at 2,600–3,800 m elevation.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Endemic to Jamaica. Resident in forests and gardens across the island from lowlands to highlands.
Koruma Durumu
Neblina Metaltail
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Neblina Metaltail
White-bellied Mountain-gem: males with iridescent violet gorget; metallic bronze-green above; white belly; females green above with spots
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Mexican Woodnymph: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; white flanks; females green above; spotted white below
About These Birds
Neblina Metaltail
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Andes of northern Peru at 2,700-3,500 m. Males have iridescent tail. Nectarivore of cloud forest. Named for the Cerros de Neblina region. A poorly known Peruvian endemic with a limited range.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to Jamaica. Males have a deeply forked, lyre-shaped tail. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest and garden flowers. Recently split from Bahama Woodstar. A Jamaican near-endemic.