Gorgeted Sunangel vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Heliangelus strophianus 对比 Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Gorgeted Sunangel | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Heliangelus strophianus | Lampornis amethystinus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| 体重 | 5.3999999999999995 g (0.19 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of high Andean shrublands; hovers at dense Ericaceae clumps. Takes small arthropods gleaned from … | 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
Gorgeted Sunangel
High, thin whistle barely perceptible; delicate sustained note hovering near upper frequency limit of human hearing.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Gorgeted Sunangel
Found on the western Andean slope in Colombia and northwestern Ecuador in cloud forest. 1,600–2,800 m.
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
Gorgeted Sunangel
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Gorgeted Sunangel
Neblina Metaltail: males metallic green above; iridescent violet gorget; white underparts; females green above with pale spotted underparts
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
About These Birds
Gorgeted Sunangel
戈尔凯领太阳天使蜂鸟分布于哥伦比亚西南部和厄瓜多尔西北部的安第斯山脉。雄鸟颈部具独特的闪光领环，体羽绿色，喉部彩色。栖息于潮湿的云雾林，以花蜜为食。属西安第斯山脉特有种。
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.