Amazilia Hummingbird vs White-bellied Mountain-gem
Amazilis amazilia compared with Lampornis hemileucus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | White-bellied Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Lampornis hemileucus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 12.5 cm (4.9 in) |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore of montane forest understory and edges; visits Ericaceae and Salvia blooms. Gleans small insects … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
White-bellied Mountain-gem only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
White-bellied Mountain-gem
Melodic, two-note falling whistle; pure warm tones descending gently, given repeatedly from prominent perch.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
White-bellied Mountain-gem
Found in highland forest of Costa Rica and Panama on both slopes in cloud forest. 800–2,000 m elevation.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
White-bellied Mountain-gem
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.
White-bellied Mountain-gem
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,200-2,500 m. Males green with white belly. Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. One of several mountain-gem species endemic to Central American highlands.