Shining Sunbeam vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Aglaeactis cupripennis 对比 Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Shining Sunbeam | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Aglaeactis cupripennis | Lampornis amethystinus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 16.3 cm (6.4 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| 体重 | 7.540000000000001 g (0.27 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of high Andean páramo and puna; visits Chuquiraga, Puya, and Ericaceae flowers. Catches small … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| 产卵数 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Sunbeam
Soft, sibilant twittering with silvery quality; high, airy notes cascading gently near high-altitude Polylepis 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
Shining Sunbeam
Widespread in Andean cloud forests and shrubby páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,000–4,300 m.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
保护状况
Shining Sunbeam
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Sunbeam
Colorful Puffleg: males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; white belly; females green above; spotted below
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Shining Sunbeam
闪羽辉蜂鸟（Aglaeactis cupripennis），体长12-13厘米，分布于哥伦比亚至玻利维亚安第斯云雾林，海拔2,500至4,200米。属蜂鸟科（Trochilidae），翅膀具铜色辉光，雄鸟喉部具亮色斑块。
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.