Amazilia Hummingbird vs Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
Amazilis amazilia compared with Eupetomena macroura
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Swallow-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Eupetomena macroura |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 13.9 cm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 7.94 g (0.28 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Large, conspicuous nectarivore of Brazilian cerrado and gardens. Feeds at Erythrina and diverse blossoms; supplements … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird only
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in animated display.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
Found in open habitats across eastern South America from the Guianas to Argentina. Resident in cerrado and gardens.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
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.
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
A large hummingbird (15-17 cm) found in open habitats across eastern South America from the Guianas to Argentina. Iridescent blue-green plumage with a deeply forked, swallow-like tail. Nectarivore of gardens, cerrado, and forest edges. Often seen perching conspicuously on exposed branches.