Volcano Hummingbird vs Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus flammula comparado com Selasphorus sasin

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Volcano Hummingbird Allen's Hummingbird
Nome científico Selasphorus flammula Selasphorus sasin
Ordem Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Família Trochilidae Trochilidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 8,0 cm (3.1 in) 8,1 cm (3.2 in)
Peso 2,6999999999999997 g (0.10 oz) 3,1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz)
Dieta Highland nectarivore of Costa Rican volcanoes, feeding at Fuchsia and bromeliads. Captures small arthropods for … Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with …
Tamanho da postura 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Volcano Hummingbird only

Allen's Hummingbird only

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Song & Call Comparison

Volcano Hummingbird

Canto

Sharp, crackling trill with percussive edge; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully during territorial encounter.

Allen's Hummingbird

Canto

Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.

Geographic Range & Migration

Volcano Hummingbird

Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica at 1,800-3,500 m, particularly around volcanic peaks. Resident in páramo and elfin forest.

Allen's Hummingbird

Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Volcano Hummingbird

Least Concern

Allen's Hummingbird

About These Birds

Volcano Hummingbird

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica at 1,800-3,500 m, particularly around volcanic peaks. Males have a brilliantly colored gorget varying geographically from magenta to gray-purple. Nectarivore of páramo and high-elevation gardens.

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.

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