Amazilia Hummingbird vs Glittering-throated Emerald
Amazilis amazilia comparado com Chionomesa fimbriata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amazilia Hummingbird | Glittering-throated Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Amazilis amazilia | Chionomesa fimbriata |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | — |
| Peso | 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 4,766666666666667 g (0.17 oz) |
| Dieta | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small insects and spiders … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Glittering-throated Emerald only
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Song & Call Comparison
Amazilia Hummingbird
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Glittering-throated Emerald
Buzzy, high-pitched insect-like trill; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content near blossoms.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Glittering-throated Emerald
Widely distributed from Colombia through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Resident in varied habitats.
Estado de conservação
Amazilia Hummingbird
Glittering-throated Emerald
How to Tell Them Apart
Amazilia Hummingbird
Coucal (Celebes): dark glossy black above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; Sulawesi island endemic coucal
Glittering-throated Emerald
Green Coucal: greenish iridescent overall; rufous wings; pale buff below; long graduated tail; red eye; greenish gloss distinctive
About These Birds
Amazilia Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Green plumage with variable rusty-orange underparts. Nectarivore of desert scrub, gardens, and river valleys. Adapted to arid Pacific environments.
Glittering-throated Emerald
Beija-flor-de-Sapphire-e-esmeralda (Chionomesa fimbriata), 8–10 cm. Macho com plumagem verde-esmeralda brilhante, garganta com brilho azul-safira, cauda escura com bordas esbranquiçadas. Habita bordas de florestas úmidas e jardins no norte da América do Sul. Alimenta-se de néctar e pequenos insetos.