Tres Marias Hummingbird vs Purple-throated Carib
Cynanthus lawrencei compared with Eulampis jugularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tres Marias Hummingbird | Purple-throated Carib |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cynanthus lawrencei | Eulampis jugularis |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Weight | 3.05 g (0.11 oz) | 9.316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on nectar from Tres Marias Island flowers; diet supplemented with small insects and spiders … | 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
Tres Marias Hummingbird
Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; single clear note ringing out then slowly fading in air.
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Tres Marias Hummingbird
Endemic to the Tres Marías Islands off the Pacific coast of western Mexico. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.
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
Tres Marias Hummingbird
Purple-throated Carib
How to Tell Them Apart
Tres Marias Hummingbird
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird: males with iridescent green gorget; metallic green above; rufous tail; buff underparts; females similar
Purple-throated Carib
Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller
About These Birds
Tres Marias Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Tres Marías Islands off western Mexico. Green plumage. Recently split from Broad-billed Hummingbird. Nectarivore of tropical deciduous forest on the islands. A very range-restricted island endemic.
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.