Amazilia Hummingbird vs Tolima Blossomcrown
Amazilis amazilia compared with Anthocephala berlepschi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Tolima Blossomcrown |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Anthocephala berlepschi |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 10.3 cm (4.1 in) |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 3.45 g (0.12 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Feeds on nectar from Andean flowers in Colombia; supplements with insects and spiders foraged near … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Tolima Blossomcrown only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Tolima Blossomcrown
Sharp, emphatic rattle with percussive onset; rapid dry notes erupting suddenly in brief forceful burst.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Tolima Blossomcrown
Endemic to the Central Andes of Colombia at 1,600-2,400 m. Classified as Critically Endangered due to tiny range.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Tolima Blossomcrown
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.
Tolima Blossomcrown
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Central Andes of Colombia at 1,600-2,400 m. Males have a rufous crown. Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Recently split from Santa Marta Blossomcrown. Classified as Critically Endangered.