Rufous-shafted Woodstar vs Allen's Hummingbird
Chaetocercus jourdanii comparado con Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Rufous-shafted Woodstar | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Chaetocercus jourdanii | 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 | 3,26 g (0.11 oz) | 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Trinidad and northern South America, hovering at bromeliads and Heliconia. Supplements diet with … | 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
Rufous-shafted Woodstar
Deep, resonant single note with striking boldness; powerful tone ringing out clearly from exposed prominent perch.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Rufous-shafted Woodstar
Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Trinidad at 500-2,500 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges and gardens.
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
Rufous-shafted Woodstar
Allen's Hummingbird
About These Birds
Rufous-shafted Woodstar
Colibrí estrellado de Jourdan (Chaetocercus jourdanii), 6–7 cm. Macho con garganta rosado-púrpura iridiscente; partes superiores verde brillante; vientre blanco. Habita en bordes de selva montañosa y jardines del norte de Venezuela y Trinidad. Se alimenta de néctar de flores pequeñas.
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.