Santa Marta Blossomcrown vs Purple-throated Carib
Anthocephala floriceps compared with Eulampis jugularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Santa Marta Blossomcrown | Purple-throated Carib |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthocephala floriceps | Eulampis jugularis |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.7 cm (3.8 in) | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Weight | 3.45 g (0.12 oz) | 9.316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) |
| Diet | Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta; feeds on highland flowers and supplements diet … | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Santa Marta Blossomcrown
Melodic, rolling phrase with liquid character; warm bubbly notes tumbling loosely in pleasant sequence at forest edge.
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Santa Marta Blossomcrown
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,800-3,500 m. Found nowhere else. Classified as Endangered.
Purple-throated Carib
Found throughout the Lesser Antilles from Saba to Grenada. Prefers mature forest and flowering trees. Sea level to 800 m.
Conservation Status
Santa Marta Blossomcrown
Purple-throated Carib
How to Tell Them Apart
Santa Marta Blossomcrown
Hartlaub's Turaco: brilliant metallic blue-green body; white spots before eye; deep red orbital ring; white eye streak; crimson wings
Purple-throated Carib
Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller
About These Birds
Santa Marta Blossomcrown
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,800-3,500 m. Males have a chestnut and white crown. Nectarivore of cloud forest. A Santa Marta highland endemic. Classified as Endangered due to limited range.
Purple-throated Carib
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.