Amazilia Hummingbird vs Plain-capped Starthroat

Amazilis amazilia مقارنةً بـ Heliomaster constantii

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Amazilia Hummingbird Plain-capped Starthroat
الاسم العلمي Amazilis amazilia Heliomaster constantii
الرتبة Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
الفصيلة Trochilidae Trochilidae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Least Concern
الطول
طول الجناح 12,5 cm (4.9 in)
الوزن 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) 7,375 g (0.26 oz)
النظام الغذائي Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American dry and semi-open habitats. Visits large flowers; catches insects …
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Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Amazilia Hummingbird only

Plain-capped Starthroat only

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Song & Call Comparison

Amazilia Hummingbird

الغناء

Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.

Plain-capped Starthroat

الغناء

High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.

Geographic Range & Migration

Amazilia Hummingbird

Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.

Plain-capped Starthroat

Found from northwestern Mexico south through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica in dry forest. Sea level to 1,800 m.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

Amazilia Hummingbird

Least Concern

Plain-capped Starthroat

About These Birds

Amazilia Hummingbird

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Green plumage with variable rusty-orange underparts. Nectarivore of desert scrub, gardens, and river valleys. Adapted to arid Pacific environments.

Plain-capped Starthroat

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in dry to semi-humid habitats from Mexico to Costa Rica. Grey-green plumage with a purple gorget and long bill. Nectarivore of deciduous forests, thorn scrub, and gardens. Often seen at large, nectar-rich flowers.

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