Violet-bellied Hummingbird vs Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Chlorestes julie compared with Nesophlox lyrura
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Violet-bellied Hummingbird | Lyre-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlorestes julie | Nesophlox lyrura |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 8.0 cm (3.1 in) |
| Weight | 3.1759999999999997 g (0.11 oz) | 2.425 g (0.09 oz) |
| Diet | Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects … | Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small insects and spiders … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Violet-bellied Hummingbird
Thin, high-pitched twittering barely perceptible; delicate notes cascading gently near high-elevation blossoms.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Sharp, emphatic chip note with metallic quality; single clean staccato sound repeated at measured intervals.
Geographic Range & Migration
Violet-bellied Hummingbird
Found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Resident in forest undergrowth and edges.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Endemic to Jamaica. Resident in forests and gardens across the island from lowlands to highlands.
Conservation Status
Violet-bellied Hummingbird
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Violet-bellied Hummingbird
Verreaux's Coua: rich rufous below; olive-brown above; brilliant bare blue-green facial skin; white-tipped tail; Madagascar endemic
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Mexican Woodnymph: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; white flanks; females green above; spotted white below
About These Birds
Violet-bellied Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Males have a violet-blue belly patch. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges. An inconspicuous understory species.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to Jamaica. Males have a deeply forked, lyre-shaped tail. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest and garden flowers. Recently split from Bahama Woodstar. A Jamaican near-endemic.