Rufous-crested Coquette vs Allen's Hummingbird
Lophornis delattrei 对比 Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Rufous-crested Coquette | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Lophornis delattrei | Selasphorus sasin |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 7.7 cm (3.0 in) | 8.1 cm (3.2 in) |
| 体重 | 2.8 g (0.10 oz) | 3.1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of lowland forest gaps; insect-like flight style enables foraging at dense flower clusters. Takes … | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| 产卵数 | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Rufous-crested Coquette
Soft, liquid cascade of notes; gentle flowing sequence with subtle melodic variation, pleasing and unhurried in pace.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Rufous-crested Coquette
Found from Panama south through Colombia to Peru on both Andean slopes in foothill forest. 0–1,400 m.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
保护状况
Rufous-crested Coquette
Allen's Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Rufous-crested Coquette
Gorgeted Woodstar: males with iridescent scarlet-red gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; tiny size; females spotted throat
Allen's Hummingbird
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (alt): males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; females duller; pale buff below
About These Birds
Rufous-crested Coquette
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found from southern Mexico through Central America to Bolivia and Peru. Males have a rufous crest and wispy cheek plumes. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and clearings. One of the most widespread coquettes.
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.