Amazilia Hummingbird vs White-throated Hummingbird
Amazilis amazilia compared with Leucochloris albicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | White-throated Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Leucochloris albicollis |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 11.8 cm (4.6 in) |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 5.95 g (0.21 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
White-throated Hummingbird only
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
White-throated Hummingbird
Melodic, ascending three-note phrase; clear flute-like tones rising smoothly in pleasant morning territorial song.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
White-throated Hummingbird
Found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Resident in Atlantic Forest and cerrado edges.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
White-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.
White-throated Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Green plumage with a clean white throat and breast. Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest edges, cerrado, and gardens. Common in southeastern South America.