Amazilia Hummingbird vs Hoary Puffleg
Amazilis amazilia compared with Haplophaedia lugens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Hoary Puffleg |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Haplophaedia lugens |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 12.9 cm (5.1 in) |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 6.9 g (0.24 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore of Colombian and Ecuadorian cloud forest; forages at diverse Ericaceae blooms. Gleans small insects … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Hoary Puffleg
Sharp, crackling chatter with energetic delivery; rapid dry notes tumbling quickly in vigorous territorial exchange.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Hoary Puffleg
Found on the Pacific slope from Panama south through Colombia and Ecuador in cloud forest. 800–2,200 m elevation.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Hoary Puffleg
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.
Hoary Puffleg
A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in cloud forests of the western Andes of Colombia and Ecuador at 1,200-2,400 m. Dark green plumage with white leg puffs. Nectarivore of wet, mossy cloud forest. Classified as Near Threatened due to Chocó forest habitat loss.