Amazilia Hummingbird vs Plain-capped Starthroat

Amazilis amazilia ile kıyaslandığında Heliomaster constantii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Özellik Amazilia Hummingbird Plain-capped Starthroat
Bilimsel Ad Amazilis amazilia Heliomaster constantii
Takım Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Familya Trochilidae Trochilidae
Koruma Durumu Least Concern Least Concern
Uzunluk
Kanat Açıklığı 12,5 cm (4.9 in)
Ağırlık 5,066666666666666 g (0.18 oz) 7,375 g (0.26 oz)
Beslenme 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

Ortak Yaşam Alanları

Amazilia Hummingbird only

Plain-capped Starthroat only

Hiçbiri

Song & Call Comparison

Amazilia Hummingbird

Şarkı

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

Plain-capped Starthroat

Şarkı

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.

Koruma Durumu

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

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in dry to semi-humid habitats from Mexico to Costa Rica. Grey-green plumage with a purple gorget and long bill. Nectarivore of deciduous forests, thorn scrub, and gardens. Often seen at large, nectar-rich flowers.

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