Purple-crowned Fairy vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Heliothryx barroti 对比 Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Purple-crowned Fairy | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Heliothryx barroti | Lampornis amethystinus |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 12.8 cm (5.0 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| 体重 | 5.48 g (0.19 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore specializing in high canopy flowers and bromeliads. Pierces flower bases to rob nectar; supplements … | 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-crowned Fairy
Buzzy, insect-like trill sustained monotonously; continuous high-frequency vibration with little dynamic range throughout.
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-crowned Fairy
Found in lowland humid forest from southern Mexico through Central America to western Ecuador and western Colombia. 0–800 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
Purple-crowned Fairy
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
How to Tell Them Apart
Purple-crowned Fairy
White-tailed Goldenthroat: males with glittering golden-green gorget; metallic green above; white-tipped tail; females green with spotted 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
Purple-crowned Fairy
紫冠仙蜂鸟分布于中美洲至哥伦比亚和厄瓜多尔的热带低地雨林。雄鸟头顶具紫色光泽，体羽翠绿，腹部白色，尾长分叉。以花蜜为主食，也取食昆虫。栖息于森林冠层，飞行时尾羽随风飘曳。
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.