Amazilia Hummingbird vs Costa's Hummingbird
Amazilis amazilia comparado con Calypte costae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amazilia Hummingbird | Costa's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Amazilis amazilia | Calypte costae |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 8,9 cm (3.5 in) |
| Peso | 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 3,4000000000000004 g (0.12 oz) |
| Dieta | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore of Mojave Desert scrub, favouring desert lavender and sage. Supplements nectar with insects and … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Costa's Hummingbird only
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Costa's Hummingbird
Melodic, flute-like ascending scale; smooth bright notes climbing steadily in cheerful morning territorial delivery.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Costa's Hummingbird
Found in arid western North America from California to Mexico. Breeds in desert scrub; some populations resident year-round.
Estado de conservación
Amazilia Hummingbird
Costa's 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.
Costa's Hummingbird
Colibrí de Costa de 7–9 cm con brillante gorguera violeta, habita en los desiertos del suroeste de EE.UU. y el noroeste de México.