Amazilia Hummingbird vs Pale-tailed Barbthroat
Amazilis amazilia comparé à Threnetes leucurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Amazilia Hummingbird | Pale-tailed Barbthroat |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Amazilis amazilia | Threnetes leucurus |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 11,5 cm (4.5 in) |
| Poids | 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 5,42 g (0.19 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Primarily nectarivore; uses its strongly hooked bill to probe for nectar in curved flowers; eats … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Pale-tailed Barbthroat only
Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Pale-tailed Barbthroat
Rapid, buzzing trill with insect-like quality; sustained high-frequency vibration followed by softer descending notes.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Pale-tailed Barbthroat
Found in the Amazon basin and Guiana Shield from Venezuela and the Guianas south to Peru and Bolivia. Resident in humid forest interior.
Statut de conservation
Amazilia Hummingbird
Pale-tailed Barbthroat
How to Tell Them Apart
Amazilia Hummingbird
Pale-tailed Barbthroat
Bronze-green upperparts; pale greyish-buff underparts; dark malar stripe; tail pale buff-white with dark subterminal band; lacks the strong black banding of Band-tailed Barbthroat; Amazonian species with paler tail pattern.
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.
Pale-tailed Barbthroat
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-12 cm) found in humid lowland forests of northern South America and Trinidad. Green plumage with white-tipped tail feathers and a decurved bill. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth, visiting Heliconia and Costus flowers. An important lowland forest pollinator.