White-chested Emerald vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Chrysuronia brevirostris 对比 Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | White-chested Emerald | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Chrysuronia brevirostris | 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 | 4.25 g (0.15 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
White-chested Emerald
Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive nasal quality; soft tone held briefly then gently fading in rain forest.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-chested Emerald
Found in humid forests from the Guianas through northern Amazonia to eastern Venezuela. Resident in lowland forest.
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
White-chested Emerald
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
White-chested Emerald
Reunion Coucal: dark glossy black above; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; island endemic; similar to related species
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
White-chested Emerald
白胸翠蜂鸟(Chrysuronia brevirostris)是一种体长9-10厘米的中型蜂鸟，分布于从圭亚那经亚马逊北部到委内瑞拉东部的湿润森林。雄鸟具有闪亮的绿色上体和白色胸部。以花蜜为食，栖息于热带低地森林中。
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.