Amazilia Hummingbird vs Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
Amazilis amazilia comparé à Eupetomena macroura
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Amazilia Hummingbird | Swallow-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Amazilis amazilia | Eupetomena macroura |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 13,9 cm (5.5 in) |
| Poids | 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 7,94 g (0.28 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Large, conspicuous nectarivore of Brazilian cerrado and gardens. Feeds at Erythrina and diverse blossoms; supplements … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird only
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in animated display.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
Found in open habitats across eastern South America from the Guianas to Argentina. Resident in cerrado and gardens.
Statut de conservation
Amazilia Hummingbird
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
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.
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
A large hummingbird (15-17 cm) found in open habitats across eastern South America from the Guianas to Argentina. Iridescent blue-green plumage with a deeply forked, swallow-like tail. Nectarivore of gardens, cerrado, and forest edges. Often seen perching conspicuously on exposed branches.