Amazilia Hummingbird vs Broad-tipped Hermit
Amazilis amazilia compared with Anopetia gounellei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Broad-tipped Hermit |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Anopetia gounellei |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 9.9 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 3.0 g (0.11 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectar specialist with a long curved bill adapted to heliconia and other tubular flowers; also … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Broad-tipped Hermit only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Broad-tipped Hermit
Sharp, piercing squeak followed by rapid chatter; vigorous delivery near territorial boundaries with escalating intensity.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Broad-tipped Hermit
Found in northeastern Brazil from Ceará south to Bahia. Resident in caatinga scrub and dry forest. Restricted to semi-arid northeastern Brazil.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Broad-tipped Hermit
How to Tell Them Apart
Amazilia Hummingbird
Broad-tipped Hermit
Tiny; bronze-green upperparts; pale buff underparts; pale supercilium; distinctive broad rounded tail feathers tipped white; dark-based tail with white tips broader than typical hermit tails; Brazilian caatinga specialist.
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.
Broad-tipped Hermit
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in dry scrubland and caatinga of northeastern Brazil. Green plumage with rufous underparts and a distinctive broad, rounded tail. Nectarivore adapted to arid habitats, visiting cactus flowers and bromeliads. A Brazilian near-endemic.