Purple-throated Carib
Eulampis jugularis
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.3 cm | 5.6 in |
| Weight | 9.316666666666666 g | 0.33 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
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.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 17-20 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Eulampis |
| Species | Eulampis jugularis |
Distribution
Purple-throated Carib has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family