Glowing Puffleg vs Allen's Hummingbird
Eriocnemis vestita dibandingkan dengan Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Glowing Puffleg | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Eriocnemis vestita | Selasphorus sasin |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famili | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 11,7 cm (4.6 in) | 8,1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Berat | 4,716666666666666 g (0.17 oz) | 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Colombian and Ecuadorian Ericaceae-rich shrublands. Supplements nectar with small arthropods near blooms. | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| Ukuran Sarang | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Glowing Puffleg
High, thin chip note with sibilant ending; soft twittering sequence given quietly during foraging near Andean flowers.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Glowing Puffleg
Widespread in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,800–3,400 m.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Status Konservasi
Glowing Puffleg
Allen's Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Glowing Puffleg
Pink-throated Brilliant: males with iridescent blue-violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
Allen's Hummingbird
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (alt): males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; females duller; pale buff below
About These Birds
Glowing Puffleg
A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Peru at 2,400-3,500 m. Bright green plumage with conspicuous white leg puffs. Nectarivore of montane forest and gardens. One of the most common and widespread puffleg species.
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.