Collared Inca vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Coeligena torquata so với Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Collared Inca | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Coeligena torquata | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Họ | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 14,8 cm (5.8 in) | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Khối Lượng | 7,675000000000001 g (0.27 oz) | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | Nectarivore of Andean cloud forest; visits dense Ericaceae and Fuchsia patches. Catches small insects in … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| Số Trứng | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
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Collared Inca only
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only
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Song & Call Comparison
Collared Inca
Rapid, mechanical twittering cascade; quick staccato notes tumbling freely in animated sequence above mountain flowers.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Collared Inca
Widespread in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,500–3,200 m.
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
Collared Inca
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Collared Inca
White-tufted Sunbeam: males with iridescent coppery-purple gorget; metallic green above; white tuft; females green above; spots
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Collared Inca
A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 1,500-3,000 m. Green plumage with a distinctive white collar band. Nectarivore of montane forest and forest edges. One of the most recognizable Andean hummingbirds.
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.