Snowy-bellied Hummingbird vs Allen's Hummingbird
Saucerottia edward comparé à Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Snowy-bellied Hummingbird | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Saucerottia edward | Selasphorus sasin |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 8,1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Poids | 4,92 g (0.17 oz) | 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Feeds on floral nectar in dry Pacific Panamanian scrub. Supplements diet with small insects and … | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird only
Aucun(e)
Allen's Hummingbird only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
Sharp, crackling trill with percussive edge; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully near territory boundary.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
Found in humid forests from Costa Rica to Colombia. Resident primarily on the Pacific slope of Central America.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Statut de conservation
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
Mangrove Coucal: dark brown-black above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long graduated tail; red eye; mangrove specialist
Allen's Hummingbird
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (alt): males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; females duller; pale buff below
About These Birds
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests from Costa Rica to Colombia. White belly, green body. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Found primarily on the Pacific slope of Central America and Colombia.
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.