Violet-bellied Hummingbird vs Allen's Hummingbird
Chlorestes julie compared with Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Violet-bellied Hummingbird | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlorestes julie | Selasphorus sasin |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 8.1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Weight | 3.1759999999999997 g (0.11 oz) | 3.1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Diet | Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects … | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| 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.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Violet-bellied Hummingbird
Found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Resident in forest undergrowth and edges.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Conservation Status
Violet-bellied Hummingbird
Allen's 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
Allen's Hummingbird
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (alt): males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; females duller; pale buff 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.
Allen's Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) breeding along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Males have an orange-red throat and rufous flanks. Closely related to Rufous Hummingbird. Partial migrant; some populations resident on Channel Islands. Named after Thomas Allen.