Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
A species of Mountaingems Scientific name : Lampornis amethystinus Genus : Mountaingems
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem, A species of Mountaingems
Botanical name: Lampornis amethystinus
Genus: Mountaingems
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Description General Info
Description
The species exhibits sexual dimorphism where the males have a range of pink to blue throats and the females have a more tan colored throat. Juveniles of both sexes look similar to females but often with a few pink feathers on the throat. When compared to similar sister species, it appears the color differences between this and others was a relatively recent evolutionary occurrence. 
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem sips nectar and snatches insects with precise aerial maneuvers, showcasing specialized feeding adaptations for a varied diet.
Habitat
The amethyst-throated Mountain-gem predominantly resides in montane evergreen, pine-oak forests, and areas at the forest edge. These birds are found in highland regions characterized by dense tree coverage and mixed woodland types, offering a variety of flowering plants for nectar feeding. The amethyst-throated Mountain-gem uses these habitats for foraging, nesting, and as a part of their migratory paths across broader mountainous regions.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird Feeder Type
Nectar Feeder
Behavior
Generally the species focuses more on nectar than insects through traplining in under and midstory of forests. It is predominately unterritorial. Its mating call occurs during mornings and evenings. If a female is attracted, the male will perform an aerial display. It starts by flying parallel to the ground in circles, dives towards the female, returns to its perch, and repeats this a handful of times. The nests are built by the females a couple meters off the ground with a clutch size of two white eggs.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Mountaingems Species
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem 
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