Amazilia Hummingbird vs Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
Amazilis amazilia в сравнении с Tilmatura dupontii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Amazilia Hummingbird | Sparkling-tailed Woodstar |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Amazilis amazilia | Tilmatura dupontii |
| Отряд | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Семейство | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | — | 7,2 cm (2.8 in) |
| Масса | 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) | 2,2 g (0.08 oz) |
| Питание | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … | Feeds on floral nectar at low scrub blooms in dry Central American valleys. Catches small … |
| Размер кладки | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Amazilia Hummingbird only
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar 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.
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
Sharp, penetrating squeak repeated quickly; tiny piercing notes given insistently during competitive territorial encounter.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amazilia Hummingbird
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
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.
Охранный статус
Amazilia Hummingbird
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
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
Sparkling-tailed Woodstar
Anna's Hummingbird (alt): males with glittering rose-red gorget extending to crown; metallic green back; females green with spotted
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.
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.