Amazilia Hummingbird vs Magenta-throated Woodstar
Amazilis amazilia compared with Philodice bryantae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Magenta-throated Woodstar |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Philodice bryantae |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | — |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 3.4 g (0.12 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore hovering at tubular blossoms in highland forest clearings. Takes small flies and spiders to … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Magenta-throated Woodstar only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Magenta-throated Woodstar
Thin, sibilant twittering with silvery quality; high airy notes cascading softly near flowering shrubs.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Magenta-throated Woodstar
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,000-2,200 m elevation. Resident in cloud forest edges and gardens.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Magenta-throated Woodstar
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.
Magenta-throated Woodstar
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,000-2,200 m. Males have a brilliant magenta-pink throat gorget. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and gardens. A Central American highland endemic.