Amazilia Hummingbird vs Ruby-topaz Hummingbird
Amazilis amazilia compared with Chrysolampis mosquitus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Ruby-topaz Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Chrysolampis mosquitus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 3.75 g (0.13 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore of savanna, garden, and scrub flowers in open lowlands. Catches small insects in brief … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird only
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird
Soft, melodic warbling with lilting rhythm; gentle notes rising and falling in unhurried phrases through shaded thicket.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird
Found from Trinidad and Venezuela through the Guianas and Amazonian Brazil to Colombia. Prefers dry open woodland. 0–1,000 m.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Amazilia Hummingbird
Coucal (Celebes): dark glossy black above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; Sulawesi island endemic coucal
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird
Glittering-bellied Emerald: shining bronze-green above; glittering violet-purple gorget; white underparts; females green above with spotted throat
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.
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird
A small, brilliantly colored hummingbird (8-9 cm). Males have a glittering ruby-red crown and golden-orange throat and breast, among the most vivid colors of any hummingbird. Found from Central America to Brazil and Trinidad. Nectarivore of open country, gardens, and forest edges.