Honduran Emerald vs Allen's Hummingbird
Amazilia luciae comparé à Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Honduran Emerald | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Amazilia luciae | Selasphorus sasin |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 10,9 cm (4.3 in) | 8,1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Poids | 4,5 g (0.16 oz) | 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Honduran endemic nectarivore of dry-forest flowers; supplements diet with insects and spiders. | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Honduran Emerald
Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping downward smoothly in relaxed morning progression.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Honduran Emerald
Endemic to the interior highlands of Honduras. Classified as Endangered. Honduras's only endemic hummingbird.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Statut de conservation
Honduran Emerald
Allen's Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Honduran Emerald
Short-toed Coucal (Philippine): shorter tail; dark brown above; rufous wings; buff below; dark streaks; red eye; Philippine endemic
Allen's Hummingbird
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (alt): males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; females duller; pale buff below
About These Birds
Honduran Emerald
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the interior highlands of Honduras. Turquoise-green plumage. Nectarivore of dry thorn forest and scrub. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range and ongoing habitat loss. Honduras's only endemic hummingbird.
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.