Antillean Crested Hummingbird vs Allen's Hummingbird
Orthorhyncus cristatus compared with Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antillean Crested Hummingbird | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orthorhyncus cristatus | Selasphorus sasin |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.4 cm (3.7 in) | 8.1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Weight | 3.2600000000000002 g (0.11 oz) | 3.1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Lesser Antillean gardens and forest edges, visiting diverse native blooms. Supplements with small … | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Antillean Crested Hummingbird only
Allen's Hummingbird only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Antillean Crested Hummingbird
Thin, wavering sibilant trill; soft high-pitched buzzing with pulsing rhythm during slow courtship display.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Antillean Crested Hummingbird
Widespread across the Lesser Antilles from Puerto Rico to Grenada. Resident on most eastern Caribbean islands.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Conservation Status
Antillean Crested Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Antillean Crested Hummingbird
Ruwenzori Turaco: rich green body; red facial skin; pale blue-green crest; crimson flight feathers; white streak below eye
Allen's Hummingbird
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (alt): males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; females duller; pale buff below
About These Birds
Antillean Crested Hummingbird
A tiny hummingbird (8-9 cm) widespread across the Lesser Antilles from Puerto Rico to Grenada. Males have a brilliant green crest. Dark plumage. Nectarivore of gardens, forests, and plantations. The most common and widespread hummingbird in the eastern Caribbean islands.
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.