Green Mango vs Purple-throated Carib
Anthracothorax viridis compared with Eulampis jugularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Green Mango | Purple-throated Carib |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthracothorax viridis | Eulampis jugularis |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.6 cm (5.0 in) | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Weight | 6.866666666666667 g (0.24 oz) | 9.316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore visiting large open flowers in gardens and forest edges. Takes small insects in aerial … | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Green Mango
Sharp, high chip note with metallic quality; clean single note repeated at irregular intervals throughout active day.
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Green Mango
Endemic to Puerto Rico in montane forest; historically widespread but now largely restricted to Toro Negro and El Yunque. To 1,000 m.
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
Green Mango
Purple-throated Carib
How to Tell Them Apart
Green Mango
Coppery-naped Puffleg: brilliant shining coppery rump; deep violet-blue gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; white leg puffs
Purple-throated Carib
Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller
About These Birds
Green Mango
A large hummingbird (12-14 cm) endemic to Puerto Rico. Entirely emerald-green plumage, unusual among mangos. Long, curved bill. Nectarivore of montane forests, coffee plantations, and gardens. The largest hummingbird in Puerto Rico.
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.