Purple-throated Sunangel vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Heliangelus viola 对比 Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Purple-throated Sunangel | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Heliangelus viola | Lampornis amethystinus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 12.6 cm (5.0 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| 体重 | 5.433333333333333 g (0.19 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore strongly associated with Ericaceae in treeline habitats. Catches small insects on the wing for … | 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
Purple-throated Sunangel
Soft, liquid warbling with gentle character; mellow notes flowing easily in quiet musical phrase at forest edge.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Purple-throated Sunangel
Found in Andean cloud forests of southern Ecuador and northern Peru at 1,600–3,000 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
Purple-throated Sunangel
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Purple-throated Sunangel
Peruvian Metaltail: males with iridescent violet gorget; metallic green back; very long bill; females green above; 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
Purple-throated Sunangel
紫胸太阳天使蜂鸟分布于厄瓜多尔南部和秘鲁北部的安第斯山脉。雄鸟胸部呈闪亮的紫色，体羽绿色。栖息于高山云雾林，以花蜜为食，也取食小型昆虫。属安第斯山脉高地的特有蜂鸟。
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.