Ruby-throated Hummingbird vs Copper-rumped Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris comparé à Saucerottia tobaci
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Ruby-throated Hummingbird | Copper-rumped Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Archilochus colubris | Saucerottia tobaci |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 8,5 cm (3.3 in) | — |
| Envergure | 11,0 cm (4.3 in) | — |
| Poids | 3,1 g (0.11 oz) | 4,416666666666667 g (0.16 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Nectar from tubular flowers, supplemented with small insects and spiders for protein. Feeds at over … | Feeds on floral nectar in Trinidad and Tobago forest and gardens. Supplements diet with insects … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Ruby-throated Hummingbird only
Aucun(e)
Copper-rumped Hummingbird only
Aucun(e)
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Deciduous and mixed forests, woodland edges, gardens, and parks with flowering plants. Migrates across the Gulf of Mexico.
Song & Call Comparison
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Soft, high-pitched chattering and twittering 'chee-dit'. Also produces a thin 'tik' call in flight. Wing beats create an audible high-pitched humming buzz during hovering.
Copper-rumped Hummingbird
Soft, liquid cascade of mellow notes; gentle flowing tones with subtle melodic variation in humid thicket.
Geographic Range & Migration
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Eastern North America from southern Canada to the Gulf Coast. Winters in Central America and southern Mexico.
Copper-rumped Hummingbird
Found in Trinidad and Tobago and coastal northeastern Venezuela. Resident in gardens and forest edges.
Statut de conservation
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Copper-rumped Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Metallic green upperparts and greyish-white underparts. Males have a brilliant iridescent ruby-red gorget that appears black in poor light. Females lack the gorget.
Long, straight, thin black bill adapted for probing flowers
Copper-rumped Hummingbird
Green-billed Coucal: green bill; glossy black head; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; green bill distinctive
About These Birds
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The ruby-throated hummingbird is the only breeding hummingbird in eastern North America. These tiny birds beat their wings about 53 times per second and can fly backwards, sideways, and even briefly upside down. They make an extraordinary non-stop 800 km crossing of the Gulf of Mexico during migration.
Copper-rumped Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Trinidad and Tobago and coastal northeastern Venezuela. Green plumage with a coppery rump. Nectarivore of gardens, forest edges, and plantations. One of the most common hummingbirds in Trinidad.