Amazilia Hummingbird vs Bolivian Starfrontlet
Amazilis amazilia compared with Coeligena violifer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Bolivian Starfrontlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Coeligena violifer |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 14.6 cm (5.7 in) |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 7.675 g (0.27 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan Andean cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Gleans small … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Bolivian Starfrontlet only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Bolivian Starfrontlet
Bright, whistled descending phrase; clean notes stepping down smoothly with precision and musical elegance in Andes.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Bolivian Starfrontlet
Found in Andean cloud forests of Bolivia and Peru on the eastern slope at 1,800–3,400 m elevation.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Bolivian Starfrontlet
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
Bolivian Starfrontlet
Black-hooded Sunbeam: males with glittering magenta gorget; metallic green above; black hood; females plain green above; spotted
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.
Bolivian Starfrontlet
A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in the Andes from Peru to Bolivia at 2,500-3,500 m. Males have violet breast and green body. Nectarivore of cloud forest and páramo edges. An attractive Andean starfrontlet with iridescent violet patches.