Green-breasted Mango vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Anthracothorax prevostii 对比 Lampornis amethystinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Green-breasted Mango Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
学名 Anthracothorax prevostii Lampornis amethystinus
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Trochilidae Trochilidae
保护状况 Least Concern Least Concern
体长
翼展 13.1 cm (5.2 in) 13.1 cm (5.2 in)
体重 6.483333333333333 g (0.23 oz) 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz)
食性 Nectarivore foraging at canopy flowers and flower-rich second growth. Catches small arthropods in hover-gleaning maneuvers. 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

共同栖息地

Green-breasted Mango only

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem only

Song & Call Comparison

Green-breasted Mango

鸣唱

Rapid, bubbling trill with liquid character; quick rolling notes carrying pleasant musical quality through open woodland.

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

鸣唱

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

Geographic Range & Migration

Green-breasted Mango

Widespread from southeastern Mexico through Central America to Colombia and western Ecuador. Sea level to 1,200 m.

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.

保护状况

Least Concern

Green-breasted Mango

Least Concern

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

About These Birds

Green-breasted Mango

A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found from Mexico through Central America to northwestern South America. Males have green breast, purple tail, and curved bill. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and plantations. Common and conspicuous across its range.

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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