Plain-capped Starthroat vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Heliomaster constantii so với Lampornis amethystinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Thuộc Tính Plain-capped Starthroat Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Tên Khoa Học Heliomaster constantii Lampornis amethystinus
Bộ Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Họ Trochilidae Trochilidae
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn Least Concern Least Concern
Chiều Dài
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 12,5 cm (4.9 in) 13,1 cm (5.2 in)
Khối Lượng 7,375 g (0.26 oz) 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz)
Chế Độ Ăn Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American dry and semi-open habitats. Visits large flowers; catches 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

Plain-capped Starthroat only

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Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only

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Song & Call Comparison

Plain-capped Starthroat

Tiếng Hót

High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Tiếng Hót

Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.

Geographic Range & Migration

Plain-capped Starthroat

Found from northwestern Mexico south through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica in dry forest. Sea level to 1,800 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

Least Concern

Plain-capped Starthroat

Least Concern

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

About These Birds

Plain-capped Starthroat

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in dry to semi-humid habitats from Mexico to Costa Rica. Grey-green plumage with a purple gorget and long bill. Nectarivore of deciduous forests, thorn scrub, and gardens. Often seen at large, nectar-rich flowers.

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.

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