Amazilia Hummingbird vs White-bellied Emerald
Amazilis amazilia compared with Chlorestes candida
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | White-bellied Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Chlorestes candida |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | — |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 3.675 g (0.13 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with spiders … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
White-bellied Emerald only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
White-bellied Emerald
Rapid, mechanical twittering; quick dry staccato notes tumbling freely in animated sequence near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
White-bellied Emerald
Found in humid forests from Mexico through Central America to Colombia. Resident in lowland forest edges.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
White-bellied Emerald
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.
White-bellied Emerald
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid forests from Mexico through Central America to Colombia. White belly, green plumage. Nectarivore of forest edges, second growth, and gardens. Common in lowland habitats across its range.