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Purple-throated Carib

Eulampis jugularis

Least Concern
طول الجناح
14,3 cm
الوزن
9,316666666666666 g
الفصيلة
Trochilidae
الرتبة
Caprimulgiformes

حول

A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the Lesser Antilles from Saba to St. Vincent. Males have iridescent purple throat and green body. Nectarivore of montane forest and gardens. Larger and more aggressive than Green-throated Carib, dominating flower territories.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 14,3 cm 5.6 in
الوزن 9,316666666666666 g 0.33 oz

التعرف

الريش

Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Found throughout the Lesser Antilles from Saba to Grenada. Prefers mature forest and flowering trees. Sea level to 800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods for protein.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 17-20 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

الصوت

الغناء

Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
الفصيلة Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Eulampis
الأنواع Eulampis jugularis

Distribution

Purple-throated Carib has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Purple-throated Carib eat?
Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods for protein.
Where does the Purple-throated Carib live?
Found throughout the Lesser Antilles from Saba to Grenada. Prefers mature forest and flowering trees. Sea level to 800 m.
Is the Purple-throated Carib endangered?
The Purple-throated Carib has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Purple-throated Carib nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 17-20 days.
What does the Purple-throated Carib sound like?
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
How big is the Purple-throated Carib?
The Purple-throated Carib has a wingspan of 14.3 cm, weight of 9.316666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Purple-throated Carib belong to?
The Purple-throated Carib (Eulampis jugularis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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