Rufous Sabrewing vs Allen's Hummingbird
Pampa rufa compared with Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rufous Sabrewing | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pampa rufa | Selasphorus sasin |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 8.1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Weight | 7.183333333333334 g (0.25 oz) | 3.1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on floral nectar from lowland Veracruz forest and supplementing with insects and spiders caught … | 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
Rufous Sabrewing
Soft, pure whistle with warm melancholy; gentle sustained tone with slight fall, given quietly at dusk.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Rufous Sabrewing
Found in humid mountain forests from central Mexico to Honduras at 1,200-2,800 m. Resident in cloud forest undergrowth.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Conservation Status
Rufous Sabrewing
Allen's Hummingbird
About These Birds
Rufous Sabrewing
A large hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in humid mountain forests from central Mexico to Honduras at 1,200-2,800 m. Entirely rufous-cinnamon plumage, unusual among hummingbirds. Nectarivore of cloud forest undergrowth. The distinctive rufous coloration makes it unmistakable.
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.