Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Volcano Hummingbird
Lampornis amethystinus 对比 Selasphorus flammula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Volcano Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Lampornis amethystinus | Selasphorus flammula |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) | 8.0 cm (3.1 in) |
| 体重 | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 2.6999999999999997 g (0.10 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Highland nectarivore of Costa Rican volcanoes, feeding at Fuchsia and bromeliads. Captures small arthropods for … |
| 产卵数 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Volcano Hummingbird
Sharp, crackling trill with percussive edge; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully during territorial encounter.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Volcano Hummingbird
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica at 1,800-3,500 m, particularly around volcanic peaks. Resident in páramo and elfin forest.
保护状况
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Volcano Hummingbird
About These Birds
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.
Volcano Hummingbird
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica at 1,800-3,500 m, particularly around volcanic peaks. Males have a brilliantly colored gorget varying geographically from magenta to gray-purple. Nectarivore of páramo and high-elevation gardens.