Amazilia Hummingbird vs Velvet-purple Coronet
Amazilis amazilia comparado con Boissonneaua jardini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amazilia Hummingbird | Velvet-purple Coronet |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Amazilis amazilia | Boissonneaua jardini |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 15,0 cm (5.9 in) |
| Peso | 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 9,4 g (0.33 oz) |
| Dieta | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore of Colombian Pacific slope cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Heliconia. Supplements with small arthropods. |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Velvet-purple Coronet only
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Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Velvet-purple Coronet
Harsh, grating screech with urgent tone; sudden loud rough call given sharply during aerial chase encounter.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Velvet-purple Coronet
Found on the Pacific slope of the Andes in Colombia and northwestern Ecuador in cloud forest. 500–1,800 m.
Estado de conservación
Amazilia Hummingbird
Velvet-purple Coronet
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.
Velvet-purple Coronet
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in cloud forests of western Colombia and Ecuador at 1,200-2,400 m. Males have dark velvety-purple plumage with green iridescence. Nectarivore of Chocó cloud forest. A striking, dark-plumaged hummingbird.