Orange-throated Sunangel vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Heliangelus mavors 对比 Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Orange-throated Sunangel | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Heliangelus mavors | Lampornis amethystinus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| 体重 | 4.15 g (0.15 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of montane Ericaceae and epiphyte flowers. Supplements nectar with small arthropods gleaned near blooms. | 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
Orange-throated Sunangel
Rapid, mechanical clicking trill; quick staccato notes strung evenly in dry sequence typical of swift species.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Orange-throated Sunangel
Endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia and northwestern Venezuela in cloud forest. 1,800–2,800 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
Orange-throated Sunangel
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Orange-throated Sunangel
Giant Hummingbird: bronze-green above; rufous-buff underparts; white rump patch; pale supercilium; largest hummingbird; monomorphic
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Orange-throated Sunangel
橙喉太阳天使蜂鸟分布于委内瑞拉和哥伦比亚北部的安第斯山脉高地。雄鸟喉部橙红色，体羽绿色。栖息于高山灌丛，以花蜜为食，是安第斯山高海拔植物的重要传粉者。属区域特有种，种群有限。
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.