Amazilia Hummingbird vs Santa Marta Sabrewing

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Amazilia Hummingbird Santa Marta Sabrewing
Nombre científico Amazilis amazilia Campylopterus phainopeplus
Orden Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Familia Trochilidae Trochilidae
Estado de conservación Least Concern Critically Endangered
Longitud
Envergadura 13,6 cm (5.4 in)
Peso 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) 6,825 g (0.24 oz)
Dieta Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet …
Tamaño de la puesta 2 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Amazilia Hummingbird only

Santa Marta Sabrewing only

Ninguno

Song & Call Comparison

Amazilia Hummingbird

Canto

Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.

Santa Marta Sabrewing

Canto

Rapid, animated twittering with bright quality; light notes cascading freely in cheerful energetic sequence.

Geographic Range & Migration

Amazilia Hummingbird

Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.

Santa Marta Sabrewing

Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,200-3,000 m. Classified as Endangered.

Estado de conservación

Least Concern

Amazilia Hummingbird

Critically Endangered

Santa Marta Sabrewing

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.

Santa Marta Sabrewing

A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,200-3,000 m. Dark green plumage with iridescent blue throat. Nectarivore of cloud forest. A Santa Marta endemic. Classified as Endangered due to restricted range.

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