Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird vs Allen's Hummingbird

Saucerottia castaneiventris comparé à Selasphorus sasin

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird Allen's Hummingbird
Nom scientifique Saucerottia castaneiventris Selasphorus sasin
Ordre Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Famille Trochilidae Trochilidae
Statut de conservation Near Threatened Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 8,1 cm (3.2 in)
Poids 5,0 g (0.18 oz) 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz)
Régime alimentaire Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with …
Taille de la couvée 2 2
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird only

Aucun(e)

Allen's Hummingbird only

Aucun(e)

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Song & Call Comparison

Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird

Chant

Melodic, flute-like phrase with clear warm quality; smooth notes flowing pleasantly in quiet forest sequence.

Allen's Hummingbird

Chant

Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird

Endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia at 1,400-2,700 m. Classified as Endangered due to limited range.

Allen's Hummingbird

Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.

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Statut de conservation

Near Threatened

Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird

Least Concern

Allen's Hummingbird

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How to Tell Them Apart

Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird

Plumage

Centropus menbeki: large; dark glossy black-brown; rich chestnut wings; long dark tail; red eye; New Guinea endemic coucal

Allen's Hummingbird

Plumage

Fiery-throated Hummingbird (alt): males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; females duller; pale buff below

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About These Birds

Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia at 1,400-2,700 m. Males have a distinctive chestnut-red belly. Green body. Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Classified as Endangered due to limited Colombian range.

Allen's Hummingbird

A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) breeding along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Males have an orange-red throat and rufous flanks. Closely related to Rufous Hummingbird. Partial migrant; some populations resident on Channel Islands. Named after Thomas Allen.

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