Amazilia Hummingbird vs Plain-capped Starthroat
Amazilis amazilia comparado con Heliomaster constantii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amazilia Hummingbird | Plain-capped Starthroat |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Amazilis amazilia | Heliomaster constantii |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 12,5 cm (4.9 in) |
| Peso | 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 7,375 g (0.26 oz) |
| Dieta | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American dry and semi-open habitats. Visits large flowers; catches insects … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Plain-capped Starthroat 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.
Plain-capped Starthroat
High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Plain-capped Starthroat
Found from northwestern Mexico south through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica in dry forest. Sea level to 1,800 m.
Estado de conservación
Amazilia Hummingbird
Plain-capped Starthroat
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.
Plain-capped Starthroat
El colibrí de pico largo de corona azul es un colibrí grande de México y América Central. El macho tiene partes superiores verde brillante, corona azul iridiscente y partes inferiores blancas con rayas. La hembra carece de la corona azul brillante. Se alimenta del néctar de flores grandes, a menudo defendiendo territorios de alimentación. Habita en bosques secos, bordes de bosque y jardines con flores. Puede visitar flores de una amplia variedad de alturas.