Amazilia Hummingbird vs Sapphire-vented Puffleg
Amazilis amazilia comparado con Eriocnemis luciani
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amazilia Hummingbird | Sapphire-vented Puffleg |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Amazilis amazilia | Eriocnemis luciani |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Peso | 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 6,050000000000001 g (0.21 oz) |
| Dieta | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian Ericaceae-rich cloud forest. Catches small arthropods from mossy bark near … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Sapphire-vented Puffleg only
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Sapphire-vented Puffleg
Melodic, descending whistle with clear timbre; smooth pure tones stepping downward gracefully in high-altitude morning.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Sapphire-vented Puffleg
Widespread in high Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 2,400–4,200 m.
Estado de conservación
Amazilia Hummingbird
Sapphire-vented Puffleg
How to Tell Them Apart
Amazilia Hummingbird
Coucal (Celebes): dark glossy black above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; Sulawesi island endemic coucal
Sapphire-vented Puffleg
Rufous-webbed Brilliant: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
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-vented Puffleg
A small hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 2,500-3,800 m. Green plumage with sapphire-blue vent and white leg puffs. Nectarivore of montane forest and páramo edges. Relatively common along the Andes.