Sombre Hummingbird vs Allen's Hummingbird
Eupetomena cirrochloris compared with Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sombre Hummingbird | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupetomena cirrochloris | Selasphorus sasin |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 8.1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Weight | 8.05 g (0.28 oz) | 3.1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny 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
Sombre Hummingbird
Harsh, scratchy buzz with coarse mechanical quality; sustained rough vibration with dry rattling character.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Sombre Hummingbird
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Resident in forest and forest 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
Sombre Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
About These Birds
Sombre Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Dull olive-green plumage. Nectarivore of forest and forest edges. One of the more plainly colored Brazilian hummingbirds. Often seen in shaded forest undergrowth.
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.