Amazilia Hummingbird vs Jamaican Mango
Amazilis amazilia compared with Anthracothorax mango
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Jamaican Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Anthracothorax mango |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 13.7 cm (5.4 in) |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 8.7 g (0.31 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore visiting large open flowers in gardens and forest edges. Takes small insects in aerial … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Jamaican Mango
Crisp, two-syllable whistle with clear projection; sharp first note answered by softer second, repeated rhythmically.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Jamaican Mango
Endemic to Jamaica, found island-wide in forest, gardens, and scrub at sea level to 1,500 m. Rare vagrant to Cuba.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Jamaican Mango
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.
Jamaican Mango
A large hummingbird (13 cm) endemic to Jamaica. Males iridescent green above and black below with magenta throat patches. Long, curved bill. Nectarivore of forest, gardens, and plantations. The largest hummingbird on Jamaica and an important pollinator of native plants.