Allen's Hummingbird vs Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
Selasphorus sasin verglichen mit Tilmatura dupontii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Allen's Hummingbird | Sparkling-tailed Woodstar |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Selasphorus sasin | Tilmatura dupontii |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familie | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 8,1 cm (3.2 in) | 7,2 cm (2.8 in) |
| Gewicht | 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) | 2,2 g (0.08 oz) |
| Ernährung | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … | Feeds on floral nectar at low scrub blooms in dry Central American valleys. Catches small … |
| Gelegegröße | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
Sharp, penetrating squeak repeated quickly; tiny piercing notes given insistently during competitive territorial encounter.
Geographic Range & Migration
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
Found in highlands from southern Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,500 m elevation. Resident in pine-oak and cloud forest edges.
Erhaltungsstatus
Allen's Hummingbird
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
About These Birds
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.
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in highlands from Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,500 m. Males have a striking elongated, sparkling tail with dark tips. Nectarivore of pine-oak forest edges and gardens. The tail sparkles like fireworks in flight.