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Amethyst-throated Mountaingem

Lampornis amethystinus

Amethyst-throated Mountaingem · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
11.5–12.5 cm
Body Mass
5.2 g
Diet
Nectar
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 39

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 39).

DEF 33

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 33).

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How to identify

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Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Middle America: Central Mexico to Honduras Habitat: Forest & Woodland
5 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Lampornis amethystinus amethystinus

    w, c, e Mexico

  • Lampornis amethystinus circumventus

    sw Oaxaca (s Mexico)

  • Lampornis amethystinus margaritae

    sw Mexico

  • Lampornis amethystinus salvini

    Chiapas (s Mexico), Guatemala and El Salvador

  • Lampornis amethystinus nobilis

    Honduras

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Lampornis amethystinus

Which family does it belong to?

Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)

Where is it found?

Middle America: Central Mexico to Honduras

Sources & credits

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