Blue-chinned Emerald vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Chlorestes notata 对比 Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Blue-chinned Emerald | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Chlorestes notata | Lampornis amethystinus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | — | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| 体重 | 4.0 g (0.14 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny insects and spiders … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| 产卵数 | 1-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Blue-chinned Emerald
Loud, hollow booming call with resonant bass; deep carrying sound of this large turaco audible far across canopy.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Blue-chinned Emerald
Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Brazil and Trinidad. Resident.
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
Blue-chinned Emerald
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Blue-chinned Emerald
Blue Coua: brilliant turquoise-blue overall; darker wings; bare facial skin; long graduated tail; Madagascar endemic; unique color
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Blue-chinned Emerald
蓝胸蜂鸟 (Chlorestes notata)，体长约10厘米。上体绿色，喉和胸部闪亮蓝色，腹部绿色，嘴短，尾叉形。分布于南美洲北部低地，包括委内瑞拉、圭亚那和巴西北部。以花蜜为主食。
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.