Royal Sunangel vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Heliangelus regalis 对比 Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Royal Sunangel | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Heliangelus regalis | Lampornis amethystinus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 10.4 cm (4.1 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| 体重 | 3.95 g (0.14 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of restricted Andean endemism zone; forages at sparse Ericaceae and Gentianaceae blooms. Supplements with … | 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
Royal Sunangel
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing quality; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near blossoms.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Royal Sunangel
Endemic to a small area of the Río Marañón drainage in northern Peru at 1,800–2,800 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
Royal Sunangel
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Royal Sunangel
Fire-throated Metaltail: males with glittering fire-red gorget; metallic green above; white pectoral tufts; females green with spots 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
Royal Sunangel
皇家太阳天使蜂鸟是秘鲁北部安第斯山脉东坡的特有蜂鸟。雄鸟羽色华丽，喉部呈蓝紫色，体羽深色。栖息于高海拔的云雾林和灌丛，以花蜜为食。种群稀少，分布极为局限，被列为濒危物种。
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.