Purple-throated Woodstar vs Allen's Hummingbird
Philodice mitchellii verglichen mit Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Purple-throated Woodstar | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Philodice mitchellii | Selasphorus sasin |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familie | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | — | 8,1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Gewicht | 3,15 g (0.11 oz) | 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Ernährung | Feeds on nectar from epiphytic bromeliads and Heliconia in cloud forest. Captures tiny arthropods by … | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| Gelegegröße | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Purple-throated Woodstar
Sharp, emphatic rattle; rapid staccato notes erupting suddenly in brief forceful burst then ceasing.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Purple-throated Woodstar
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Ecuador at 800-2,500 m elevation. Resident on both slopes of the Andes.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Erhaltungsstatus
Purple-throated Woodstar
Allen's Hummingbird
About These Birds
Purple-throated Woodstar
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Ecuador at 800-2,500 m. Males have a vivid purple throat gorget. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. Named after the British ornithologist D.W. Mitchell.
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.