Purple-throated Carib vs Tufted Coquette
Eulampis jugularis verglichen mit Lophornis ornatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Purple-throated Carib | Tufted Coquette |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Eulampis jugularis | Lophornis ornatus |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familie | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) | 7,4 cm (2.9 in) |
| Gewicht | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) | 2,433333333333333 g (0.09 oz) |
| Ernährung | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … | Nectarivore of small flowers at forest edges and clearings. Forages insect-like among flowers; catches tiny … |
| 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.
Tufted Coquette
Sharp, staccato chips delivered urgently; rapid emphatic notes with rising intensity near active territorial dispute.
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.
Tufted Coquette
Found in forest edges and gardens of Trinidad and Venezuela through the Guianas and northeastern Brazil. 0–800 m.
Erhaltungsstatus
Purple-throated Carib
Tufted 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
Tufted Coquette
Marvelous Spatuletail (alt): males with long wire-like tail with disc ends; shining green; white pectoral tufts; females shorter tail
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.
Tufted Coquette
A spectacular tiny hummingbird (6-7 cm) found in humid forests and edges of northeastern South America and Trinidad. Males have ornate rufous crest and elongated green, bronze, and white cheek plumes forming a dramatic fan. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens.