Amazilia Hummingbird vs Black-throated Mango
Amazilis amazilia compared with Anthracothorax nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Anthracothorax nigricollis |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 13.3 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 7.333333333333333 g (0.26 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore of humid lowland and foothill forests; aggressive territory holder at flowering shrubs. Takes insects … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Black-throated Mango only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Black-throated Mango
Soft, pure whistle with melancholy quality; single sustained tone with gentle fall at end, given at dawn and dusk.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Black-throated Mango
Widespread from Trinidad and Panama south through Colombia and Venezuela to Bolivia, Brazil, and the Guianas. 0–1,200 m.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Black-throated Mango
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.
Black-throated Mango
A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) widely distributed from Panama through South America to Argentina. Males have a velvety black throat bordered by blue-green. Long, curved bill. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, plantations, and open country. One of the most adaptable mangos.