Amazilia Hummingbird vs Versicolored Emerald
Amazilis amazilia comparé à Chrysuronia versicolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Amazilia Hummingbird | Versicolored Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Amazilis amazilia | Chrysuronia versicolor |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | — |
| Poids | 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 3,5599999999999996 g (0.13 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Versicolored Emerald only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Versicolored Emerald
Thin, wavering sibilant trill; soft high buzzing with pulsing rhythm during slow courtship hovering display.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Versicolored Emerald
Found in open habitats from Venezuela through Brazil to Argentina. Resident in cerrado, gardens, and forest edges.
Statut de conservation
Amazilia Hummingbird
Versicolored Emerald
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
Versicolored Emerald
Black Coucal: all glossy black; red eye; shorter tail than other coucals; females have rufous wash; sexually dimorphic plumage
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.
Versicolored Emerald
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in open habitats from Venezuela through Brazil to Argentina. Variable green plumage with blue and white tones. Nectarivore of cerrado, gardens, and forest edges. Named for its variable, multicolored plumage.