Amazilia Hummingbird vs Green-bellied Hummingbird
Amazilis amazilia compared with Saucerottia viridigaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Green-bellied Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Saucerottia viridigaster |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | — |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 4.366666666666666 g (0.15 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore of Andean foothills in Colombia and Venezuela; feeds at bromeliads and supplements with arthropods. |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Green-bellied Hummingbird only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Green-bellied Hummingbird
Rough, grating chatter with coarse texture; harsh series of notes delivered emphatically during territorial encounter.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Green-bellied Hummingbird
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 500-2,000 m. Resident in montane forest edges.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Green-bellied 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.
Green-bellied Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 500-2,000 m. Green plumage with green belly. Nectarivore of montane forest edges and gardens. Taxonomy complex with several subspecies.