Andean Emerald vs Amazilia Hummingbird
Amazilia franciae compared with Amazilis amazilia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andean Emerald | Amazilia Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilia franciae | Amazilis amazilia |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.7 cm (4.2 in) | — |
| Weight | 5.266666666666667 g (0.19 oz) | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of cloud-forest epiphytes in Ecuador and Colombia; supplements diet with insects and spiders. | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andean Emerald
Soft, pure whistle with warm melancholy; gentle sustained tone with slight downward inflection at dusk.
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Geographic Range & Migration
Andean Emerald
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Resident in montane forest edges.
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Conservation Status
Andean Emerald
Amazilia Hummingbird
About These Birds
Andean Emerald
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Green plumage with white breast. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Named after the French naturalist Dr. Francius.
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.