Allen's Hummingbird vs Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
Selasphorus sasin comparé à Tilmatura dupontii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Allen's Hummingbird | Sparkling-tailed Woodstar |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Selasphorus sasin | Tilmatura dupontii |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 8,1 cm (3.2 in) | 7,2 cm (2.8 in) |
| Poids | 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) | 2,2 g (0.08 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … | Feeds on floral nectar at low scrub blooms in dry Central American valleys. Catches small … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Allen's Hummingbird only
Aucun(e)
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
Sharp, penetrating squeak repeated quickly; tiny piercing notes given insistently during competitive territorial encounter.
Geographic Range & Migration
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
Found in highlands from southern Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,500 m elevation. Resident in pine-oak and cloud forest edges.
Statut de conservation
Allen's Hummingbird
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
About These Birds
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.
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in highlands from Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,500 m. Males have a striking elongated, sparkling tail with dark tips. Nectarivore of pine-oak forest edges and gardens. The tail sparkles like fireworks in flight.