Calliope Hummingbird vs Allen's Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope verglichen mit Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Calliope Hummingbird | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Selasphorus calliope | Selasphorus sasin |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familie | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 8,3 cm (3.3 in) | 8,1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Gewicht | 2,7633333333333336 g (0.10 oz) | 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Ernährung | Smallest breeding bird in North America; feeds on mountain meadow nectar and supplements with small … | 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
Calliope Hummingbird
Rough, coarse chatter with energetic delivery; rapid series of harsh notes tumbling quickly in vigorous exchange.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Calliope Hummingbird
Breeds in mountain meadows of western North America from British Columbia to Utah. Long-distance migrant wintering in Mexico.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Erhaltungsstatus
Calliope Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
About These Birds
Calliope Hummingbird
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm), the smallest breeding bird in the United States. Males have an iridescent magenta-pink gorget. Breeds in mountain meadows of the western US and Canada. Long-distance migrant to Mexico. Named for its resemblance to the beautiful Calliope of Greek mythology.
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.