Amazilia Hummingbird vs Emerald-bellied Puffleg
Amazilis amazilia compared with Eriocnemis aline
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Emerald-bellied Puffleg |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Eriocnemis aline |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 9.9 cm (3.9 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 Peruvian and Bolivian montane forest; forages at Ericaceae and epiphytic orchids. Takes small … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Emerald-bellied Puffleg only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Emerald-bellied Puffleg
Rapid, light twittering cascade; high airy notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence during competitive interaction.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Emerald-bellied Puffleg
Found on the eastern Andean slope from Peru to Bolivia in lower montane cloud forest at 900–2,200 m.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Emerald-bellied Puffleg
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
Emerald-bellied Puffleg
Gorgeted Puffleg: males with glittering blue-violet gorget; metallic green above; large white leg puffs; females green above; spots
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.
Emerald-bellied Puffleg
A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 2,000-3,200 m. Green plumage with emerald-green belly and white leg puffs. Nectarivore of montane forest and forest edges. A widespread Andean cloud forest species.