Glittering-throated Emerald vs Allen's Hummingbird
Chionomesa fimbriata comparado con Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Glittering-throated Emerald | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Chionomesa fimbriata | Selasphorus sasin |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 8,1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Peso | 4,766666666666667 g (0.17 oz) | 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small insects and spiders … | 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
Glittering-throated Emerald only
Allen's Hummingbird only
Ninguno
Song & Call Comparison
Glittering-throated Emerald
Buzzy, high-pitched insect-like trill; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content near blossoms.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Glittering-throated Emerald
Widely distributed from Colombia through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Resident in varied habitats.
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
Glittering-throated Emerald
Allen's Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Glittering-throated Emerald
Green Coucal: greenish iridescent overall; rufous wings; pale buff below; long graduated tail; red eye; greenish gloss distinctive
Allen's Hummingbird
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (alt): males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; females duller; pale buff below
About These Birds
Glittering-throated Emerald
Colibrí de vientre escamado (Chionomesa fimbriata), 9–10 cm. Plumaje verde brillante; vientre blanco con escamas verdosas; pico recto y moderado. Habita en bordes de selva y jardines del norte de América del Sur (Venezuela, Colombia, Guyana, norte de Brasil). Se alimenta de néctar e insectos.
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.