Amazilia Hummingbird vs Garnet-throated Hummingbird
Amazilis amazilia compared with Lamprolaima rhami
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Garnet-throated Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Lamprolaima rhami |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 15.6 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 7.55 g (0.27 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia at high elevations. … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Garnet-throated Hummingbird only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Garnet-throated Hummingbird
Deep, hollow churr with resonant bass; low-frequency buzzing sound vibrating through dense Andean cloud forest.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Garnet-throated Hummingbird
Found in highland forest from southern Mexico through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,200–2,800 m.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Garnet-throated 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.
Garnet-throated Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in cloud forests from southern Mexico to Honduras at 1,200-3,000 m. Males have a striking garnet-red throat and amethyst breast. Green plumage with rufous wings. Nectarivore of cloud forest. One of the most beautiful Mesoamerican hummingbirds.