Amazilia Hummingbird vs Glittering-bellied Emerald
Amazilis amazilia compared with Chlorostilbon lucidus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Glittering-bellied Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Chlorostilbon lucidus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 9.9 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 3.6666666666666665 g (0.13 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Widespread Amazonian nectarivore visiting diverse lowland flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders foraged from canopy. |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Glittering-bellied Emerald only
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Glittering-bellied Emerald
Soft, liquid notes in gentle flowing phrase; mellow tones with subtle melodic variation in forest shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Glittering-bellied Emerald
Found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Resident in gardens, parks, and forest edges.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Glittering-bellied Emerald
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.
Glittering-bellied Emerald
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Bright green plumage with a glittering green belly. Nectarivore of gardens, parks, and forest edges. One of the most common garden hummingbirds in southeastern South America.