Amazilia Hummingbird vs Black-bellied Hummingbird
Amazilis amazilia compared with Eupherusa nigriventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Black-bellied Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Eupherusa nigriventris |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 9.4 cm (3.7 in) |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 3.3200000000000003 g (0.12 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Black-bellied Hummingbird only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Black-bellied Hummingbird
Soft, high-pitched twittering barely audible; delicate minute notes cascading gently near flowering canopy.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Black-bellied Hummingbird
Found in humid forests of Costa Rica and western Panama at 700-1,800 m. Resident in cloud forest undergrowth.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Black-bellied Hummingbird
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.
Black-bellied Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests of Costa Rica and western Panama at 700-1,800 m. Males have a distinctive black belly contrasting with green breast. Nectarivore of cloud forest undergrowth and edges.