Amazilia Hummingbird vs Sapphire-spangled Emerald
Amazilis amazilia comparado con Chionomesa lactea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amazilia Hummingbird | Sapphire-spangled Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Amazilis amazilia | Chionomesa lactea |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | — |
| Peso | 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 4,333333333333333 g (0.15 oz) |
| Dieta | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with spiders … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Sapphire-spangled Emerald 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.
Sapphire-spangled Emerald
Soft, liquid notes in gentle descending sequence; mellow flowing tones with subtle variation characteristic of species.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Sapphire-spangled Emerald
Found in eastern and southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Resident in Atlantic Forest edges and cerrado.
Estado de conservación
Amazilia Hummingbird
Sapphire-spangled Emerald
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.
Sapphire-spangled Emerald
Colibrí de pecho lacteo (Chionomesa lactea), 9–10 cm. Plumaje verde brillante en partes superiores; pecho y vientre blancos con brillo lechoso. Habita en bordes de selva del centro y oriente de Brasil, Paraguay y norte de Argentina. Se alimenta de néctar e insectos pequeños.