Amazilia Hummingbird vs Cinnamon-sided Hummingbird
Amazilis amazilia compared with Leucolia wagneri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Cinnamon-sided Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Leucolia wagneri |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | — |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 6.3 g (0.22 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Cinnamon-sided Hummingbird only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Cinnamon-sided Hummingbird
Pure, bell-like descending phrase; clear resonant tones stepping downward smoothly in musical sequence.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Cinnamon-sided Hummingbird
Found in montane forests from Mexico to Honduras at 1,000-2,500 m. Resident in pine-oak and cloud forest.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Cinnamon-sided Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Amazilia Hummingbird
Coucal (Celebes): dark glossy black above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; Sulawesi island endemic coucal
Cinnamon-sided Hummingbird
Black-hooded Coucal: black hood and mantle; rufous-brown wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; bold black and rufous
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.
Cinnamon-sided Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in montane forests from Mexico to Honduras at 1,000-2,500 m. Green plumage with cinnamon flanks. Nectarivore of pine-oak and cloud forest. Named after the German collector Moritz Wagner.