Amazilia Hummingbird vs Purple-chested Hummingbird
Amazilis amazilia compared with Polyerata rosenbergi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Purple-chested Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Polyerata rosenbergi |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | — |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 3.8 g (0.13 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small insects and spiders … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Purple-chested Hummingbird only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Purple-chested Hummingbird
Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained note barely wavering, given quietly from forest perch.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Purple-chested Hummingbird
Found in humid Pacific lowland forests from eastern Panama to western Ecuador. Resident in Chocó forest.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Purple-chested Hummingbird
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.
Purple-chested Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid Pacific lowland forests from eastern Panama to western Ecuador. Males have a rich purple breast patch. Nectarivore of Chocó forest edges. Named after the German zoologist William Rosenberg.