Amazilia Hummingbird vs Outcrop Sabrewing
Amazilis amazilia comparé à Campylopterus calcirupicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Amazilia Hummingbird | Outcrop Sabrewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Amazilis amazilia | Campylopterus calcirupicola |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | — |
| Poids | 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 6,3500000000000005 g (0.22 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Outcrop Sabrewing only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Outcrop Sabrewing
Sharp, staccato chip in rapid succession; clean emphatic notes delivered rhythmically without significant inflection.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Outcrop Sabrewing
Endemic to rocky outcrops of central Brazil. Recently described species restricted to cerrado inselbergs.
Statut de conservation
Amazilia Hummingbird
Outcrop Sabrewing
How to Tell Them Apart
Amazilia Hummingbird
Coucal (Celebes): dark glossy black above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; Sulawesi island endemic coucal
Outcrop Sabrewing
Knysna Turaco: brilliant metallic green body; red and white orbital markings; white eye streak; crimson flight feathers; red bill
About These Birds
Amazilia Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Green plumage with variable rusty-orange underparts. Nectarivore of desert scrub, gardens, and river valleys. Adapted to arid Pacific environments.
Outcrop Sabrewing
A large hummingbird (14-15 cm) recently described from rocky outcrops (inselbergs) of central Brazil. Green plumage. Nectarivore of cerrado and rocky outcrops. Named for its association with rock formations (calcirupicola = rock-dweller). A very recently recognized species.