Outcrop Sabrewing vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Campylopterus calcirupicola so với Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Outcrop Sabrewing | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Campylopterus calcirupicola | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Họ | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | — | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Khối Lượng | 6,3500000000000005 g (0.22 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| Số Trứng | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Môi Trường Sống Chung
Outcrop Sabrewing only
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Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
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Song & Call Comparison
Outcrop Sabrewing
Sharp, staccato chip in rapid succession; clean emphatic notes delivered rhythmically without significant inflection.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Outcrop Sabrewing
Endemic to rocky outcrops of central Brazil. Recently described species restricted to cerrado inselbergs.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Outcrop Sabrewing
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Outcrop Sabrewing
Knysna Turaco: brilliant metallic green body; red and white orbital markings; white eye streak; crimson flight feathers; red bill
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Outcrop Sabrewing
A large hummingbird (14-15 cm) recently described from rocky outcrops (inselbergs) of central Brazil. Green plumage. Nectarivore of cerrado and rocky outcrops. Named for its association with rock formations (calcirupicola = rock-dweller). A very recently recognized species.
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.