Amazilia Hummingbird vs Olive-spotted Hummingbird
Amazilis amazilia compared with Talaphorus chlorocercus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazilia Hummingbird | Olive-spotted Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazilis amazilia | Talaphorus chlorocercus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | — |
| Weight | 5.066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 4.85 g (0.17 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Olive-spotted Hummingbird only
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Olive-spotted Hummingbird
Melodic, descending phrase with warm rich timbre; smooth notes flowing warmly downward in relaxed sequence.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Olive-spotted Hummingbird
Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia to Peru and western Brazil. Resident in western Amazonian lowlands.
Conservation Status
Amazilia Hummingbird
Olive-spotted 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.
Olive-spotted Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Colombia to Peru and western Brazil. Green plumage with olive spots on flanks. Nectarivore of forest edges and river-edge habitats. An uncommon species of western Amazonian lowlands.