Amazilia Hummingbird vs Copper-rumped Hummingbird
Amazilis amazilia compared with Saucerottia tobaci
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Copper-rumped Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Saucerottia tobaci |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | — |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 4.416666666666667 g (0.16 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Feeds on floral nectar in Trinidad and Tobago forest and gardens. Supplements diet with insects … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Copper-rumped Hummingbird only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Copper-rumped Hummingbird
Soft, liquid cascade of mellow notes; gentle flowing tones with subtle melodic variation in humid thicket.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Copper-rumped Hummingbird
Found in Trinidad and Tobago and coastal northeastern Venezuela. Resident in gardens and forest edges.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Copper-rumped Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Amazilia Hummingbird
Coucal (Celebes): dark glossy black above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; Sulawesi island endemic coucal
Copper-rumped Hummingbird
Green-billed Coucal: green bill; glossy black head; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; green bill distinctive
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.
Copper-rumped Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Trinidad and Tobago and coastal northeastern Venezuela. Green plumage with a coppery rump. Nectarivore of gardens, forest edges, and plantations. One of the most common hummingbirds in Trinidad.