Amazilia Hummingbird vs Pink-throated Brilliant
Amazilis amazilia comparé à Heliodoxa gularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Amazilia Hummingbird | Pink-throated Brilliant |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Amazilis amazilia | Heliodoxa gularis |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 12,8 cm (5.0 in) |
| Poids | 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 6,533333333333334 g (0.23 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at diverse Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Gleans … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Pink-throated Brilliant only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Pink-throated Brilliant
Melodic, flute-like descending phrase; smooth rich notes flowing warmly in relaxed quiet forest morning sequence.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Pink-throated Brilliant
Found on the eastern Andean slope of Colombia and Ecuador in cloud forest. 800–1,800 m elevation.
Statut de conservation
Amazilia Hummingbird
Pink-throated Brilliant
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
Pink-throated Brilliant
Green-fronted Lancebill: males with brilliant green forehead; violet gorget; metallic bronze-green; females green; 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.
Pink-throated Brilliant
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in lowland and foothill forests from Colombia to Peru at 200-1,400 m. Males have a bright pink throat. Nectarivore of humid forest understory. An uncommon species of Andean foothills and adjacent lowlands.