Chestnut-breasted Coronet vs Allen's Hummingbird
Boissonneaua matthewsii comparado con Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Chestnut-breasted Coronet | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Boissonneaua matthewsii | Selasphorus sasin |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 14,6 cm (5.7 in) | 8,1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Peso | 7,4125000000000005 g (0.26 oz) | 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Peruvian and Bolivian cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and epiphytic orchids. Takes small … | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
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Song & Call Comparison
Chestnut-breasted Coronet
Rapid, light chips in animated sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant quality during active foraging bouts.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Chestnut-breasted Coronet
Found on the eastern Andean slope from Peru south through Bolivia in cloud forest. 1,000–2,400 m elevation.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Estado de conservación
Chestnut-breasted Coronet
Allen's Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Chestnut-breasted Coronet
Bearded Helmetcrest: males with iridescent violet gorget and elongated beard; metallic green above; females plain green above; spots
Allen's Hummingbird
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (alt): males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; females duller; pale buff below
About These Birds
Chestnut-breasted Coronet
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Peru to Bolivia at 1,500-2,800 m. Green plumage with a chestnut breast band. Nectarivore of montane forest and forest edges. Replaced by Buff-tailed Coronet north of Peru.
Allen's Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) breeding along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Males have an orange-red throat and rufous flanks. Closely related to Rufous Hummingbird. Partial migrant; some populations resident on Channel Islands. Named after Thomas Allen.