Amazilia Hummingbird vs Little Sunangel
Amazilis amazilia compared with Heliangelus micraster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Little Sunangel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Heliangelus micraster |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 3.8499999999999996 g (0.14 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore of misty upper montane forest; forages at diverse epiphyte and shrub flowers. Gleans small … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Little Sunangel
Sharp, emphatic rattle with forceful delivery; rapid dry notes erupting suddenly then ceasing in abrupt silence.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Little Sunangel
Found in Andean cloud forests of southern Ecuador and northern Peru at 2,000–3,500 m. Locally common.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Little Sunangel
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.
Little Sunangel
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Ecuador to Peru at 1,500-2,500 m. Males have a small violet gorget. Green plumage. Nectarivore of montane forest. The smallest sunangel species. Uncommon and poorly studied.