Glittering Starfrontlet vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Coeligena orina 对比 Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Glittering Starfrontlet | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Coeligena orina | Lampornis amethystinus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Endangered | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 14.5 cm (5.7 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| 体重 | 6.95 g (0.25 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of high Colombian cloud forest; forages at dense Ericaceae patches. Catches small flies near … | 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
Glittering Starfrontlet
Sharp, emphatic rattle with forceful onset; rapid dry notes erupting suddenly during active territorial confrontation.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Glittering Starfrontlet
Known from a single locality in western Colombia (Farallones de Citará) at 2,400–3,000 m. Critically endangered.
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
Glittering Starfrontlet
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Glittering Starfrontlet
White-tailed Hillstar: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; white tail patches; females green with 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
Glittering Starfrontlet
闪亮星额蜂鸟(Coeligena orina)是一种体长13-14厘米的中型蜂鸟，为哥伦比亚西安第斯山脉特有种，分布于海拔3100-3500米。雄鸟具有闪耀的虹彩前额斑块。以花蜜为食。
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.