Amazilia Hummingbird vs Plain-capped Starthroat

Amazilis amazilia comparado com Heliomaster constantii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Amazilia Hummingbird Plain-capped Starthroat
Nome científico Amazilis amazilia Heliomaster constantii
Ordem Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Família Trochilidae Trochilidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 12,5 cm (4.9 in)
Peso 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) 7,375 g (0.26 oz)
Dieta Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American dry and semi-open habitats. Visits large flowers; catches insects …
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Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Amazilia Hummingbird only

Plain-capped Starthroat only

Nenhum

Song & Call Comparison

Amazilia Hummingbird

Canto

Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.

Plain-capped Starthroat

Canto

High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.

Geographic Range & Migration

Amazilia Hummingbird

Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.

Plain-capped Starthroat

Found from northwestern Mexico south through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica in dry forest. Sea level to 1,800 m.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Amazilia Hummingbird

Least Concern

Plain-capped Starthroat

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.

Plain-capped Starthroat

O beija-flor-de-bico-longo-de-coroa-azul é um grande beija-flor do México e América Central. O macho tem partes superiores verde-brilhante, coroa azul-iridescente e partes inferiores brancas com riscas. A fêmea carece da coroa azul brilhante. Alimenta-se do néctar de flores grandes, frequentemente defendendo territórios de alimentação. Habita em florestas secas, orlas de floresta e jardins com flores. Pode visitar flores de uma grande variedade de alturas.

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