Lesser Violetear vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Colibri cyanotus 对比 Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Lesser Violetear | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Colibri cyanotus | Lampornis amethystinus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | — | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| 体重 | 4.866666666666667 g (0.17 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore highly adaptable to disturbed habitats; visits Lantana, Salvia, and Ericaceae flowers. Supplements with 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
Lesser Violetear
Rapid, light chips in cheerful sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant quality delivered during active foraging.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Lesser Violetear
Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,000–2,800 m elevation.
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
Lesser Violetear
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Lesser Violetear
Violet-headed Hummingbird: violet-blue gorget and head; metallic green above; white belly; cinnamon flanks; females duller with spotted throat
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Lesser Violetear
小紫耳蜂鸟(Colibri cyanotus)是一种体长10-11厘米的中型蜂鸟，具有鲜亮绿色羽毛和蓝紫色耳斑。分布于从中美洲到委内瑞拉和玻利维亚的安第斯高地。以花蜜为食，栖息于云雾林和高海拔花园中。
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.