Amazilia Hummingbird vs Santa Marta Blossomcrown
Amazilis amazilia compared with Anthocephala floriceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Santa Marta Blossomcrown |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Anthocephala floriceps |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 9.7 cm (3.8 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 … | Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta; feeds on highland flowers and supplements diet … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Santa Marta Blossomcrown only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Santa Marta Blossomcrown
Melodic, rolling phrase with liquid character; warm bubbly notes tumbling loosely in pleasant sequence at forest edge.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Santa Marta Blossomcrown
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,800-3,500 m. Found nowhere else. Classified as Endangered.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Santa Marta 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.
Santa Marta Blossomcrown
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,800-3,500 m. Males have a chestnut and white crown. Nectarivore of cloud forest. A Santa Marta highland endemic. Classified as Endangered due to limited range.