Amazilia Hummingbird vs Chilean Woodstar
Amazilis amazilia comparé à Eulidia yarrellii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Amazilia Hummingbird | Chilean Woodstar |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Amazilis amazilia | Eulidia yarrellii |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 6,6 cm (2.6 in) |
| Poids | 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 2,38 g (0.08 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectar specialist of arid Atacama valleys, visiting cacti and Nicotiana. Supplements diet with small insects … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Chilean Woodstar only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Chilean Woodstar
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Chilean Woodstar
Endemic to the hyper-arid coast of northern Chile from Arica to Antofagasta. Critically Endangered with fewer than 400 individuals.
Statut de conservation
Amazilia Hummingbird
Chilean Woodstar
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
Chilean Woodstar
Slender Sheartail: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; elongated outer tail; females green above; spotted below
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.
Chilean Woodstar
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the hyper-arid Atacama coast of northern Chile. Males have a purple throat and forked tail. Nectarivore of desert scrub and cultivated gardens. Critically Endangered with fewer than 400 individuals remaining due to habitat destruction.