Amethyst Woodstar vs Allen's Hummingbird
Calliphlox amethystina comparado con Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amethyst Woodstar | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Calliphlox amethystina | Selasphorus sasin |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 7,0 cm (2.8 in) | 8,1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Peso | 2,9 g (0.10 oz) | 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore visiting small flowers at forest edges and clearings; insect-like flight. Catches tiny flies and … | 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
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst Woodstar
High, crystalline notes in ascending phrase; clear bright musical tones climbing smoothly in lively morning song.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst Woodstar
Widespread in open habitats from Bolivia and Brazil south to Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Sea level to 1,200 m.
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
Amethyst Woodstar
Allen's Hummingbird
About These Birds
Amethyst Woodstar
Colibrí amatista de 8–9 cm con gorguera magenta brillante en los machos, habita en los bordes de bosque y jardines de Sudamérica del Este.
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.