Tres Marias Hummingbird vs Allen's Hummingbird
Cynanthus lawrencei compared with Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tres Marias Hummingbird | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cynanthus lawrencei | Selasphorus sasin |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) | 8.1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Weight | 3.05 g (0.11 oz) | 3.1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from Tres Marias Island flowers; diet supplemented with small insects and spiders … | 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
Tres Marias Hummingbird
Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; single clear note ringing out then slowly fading in air.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Tres Marias Hummingbird
Endemic to the Tres Marías Islands off the Pacific coast of western Mexico. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Conservation Status
Tres Marias Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
About These Birds
Tres Marias Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Tres Marías Islands off western Mexico. Green plumage. Recently split from Broad-billed Hummingbird. Nectarivore of tropical deciduous forest on the islands. A very range-restricted island endemic.
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.