Purple-throated Carib vs Frilled Coquette
Eulampis jugularis verglichen mit Lophornis magnificus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Purple-throated Carib | Frilled Coquette |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Eulampis jugularis | Lophornis magnificus |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familie | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) | 8,0 cm (3.1 in) |
| Gewicht | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) | 2,7 g (0.10 oz) |
| Ernährung | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … | Nectarivore of savanna and forest borders; visits Byrsonima and small composites. Catches minute insects near … |
| Gelegegröße | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Frilled Coquette
Bright, musical rolling trill; quick cascading notes with bubbly quality delivered repeatedly from prominent flowering shrub.
Geographic Range & Migration
Purple-throated Carib
Found throughout the Lesser Antilles from Saba to Grenada. Prefers mature forest and flowering trees. Sea level to 800 m.
Frilled Coquette
Endemic to the cerrado and Atlantic Forest transition of eastern and central Brazil. Found at 200–900 m elevation.
Erhaltungsstatus
Purple-throated Carib
Frilled Coquette
How to Tell Them Apart
Purple-throated Carib
Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller
Frilled Coquette
White-bellied Woodstar: males with brilliant white belly; glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; females green above with spotted throat
About These Birds
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.
Frilled Coquette
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Males have an elaborate rufous crest and extended green cheek plumes forming a frilled collar. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. An Atlantic Forest endemic of conservation concern.