Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird
Lampornis amethystinus so với Saucerottia castaneiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Lampornis amethystinus | Saucerottia castaneiventris |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Họ | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 13,1 cm (5.2 in) | — |
| Khối Lượng | 5,6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 5,0 g (0.18 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … |
| Số Trứng | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird
Melodic, flute-like phrase with clear warm quality; smooth notes flowing pleasantly in quiet forest sequence.
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.
Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird
Endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia at 1,400-2,700 m. Classified as Endangered due to limited range.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird
Centropus menbeki: large; dark glossy black-brown; rich chestnut wings; long dark tail; red eye; New Guinea endemic coucal
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.
Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia at 1,400-2,700 m. Males have a distinctive chestnut-red belly. Green body. Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Classified as Endangered due to limited Colombian range.