Amazilia Hummingbird vs Stripe-tailed Hummingbird
Amazilis amazilia compared with Eupherusa eximia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Stripe-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Eupherusa eximia |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 11.1 cm (4.4 in) |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 4.334 g (0.15 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny insects and spiders … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Stripe-tailed Hummingbird only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Stripe-tailed Hummingbird
Melodic, ascending phrase; smooth pure tones rising steadily in clear musical progression at morning.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Stripe-tailed Hummingbird
Found in humid forests from Mexico to Panama at 500-2,000 m elevation. Resident in Central American highlands.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Stripe-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.
Stripe-tailed Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in humid forests from Mexico to Panama at 500-2,000 m. Green plumage with a distinctive striped rufous-and-dark tail. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. One of the most common hummingbirds in Central American highlands.