Emerald-chinned Hummingbird vs Purple-throated Carib
Abeillia abeillei comparado con Eulampis jugularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Emerald-chinned Hummingbird | Purple-throated Carib |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Abeillia abeillei | Eulampis jugularis |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 9,4 cm (3.7 in) | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Peso | 3,0666666666666664 g (0.11 oz) | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Central American forest understory, visiting small tubular flowers. Catches gnats and spiders to … | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird only
Ninguno
Purple-throated Carib only
Ninguno
Song & Call Comparison
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Rapid, light chips in cheerful sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant delivery during active foraging.
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Found in humid foothill and montane forests from Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,200 m. Resident in forest undergrowth.
Purple-throated Carib
Found throughout the Lesser Antilles from Saba to Grenada. Prefers mature forest and flowering trees. Sea level to 800 m.
Estado de conservación
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Purple-throated Carib
How to Tell Them Apart
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Western Grey Plantain-eater: gray overall with faint barring; white facial stripe; long tail; short crest; yellowish bill
Purple-throated Carib
Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller
About These Birds
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Un colibrí pequeño (8-9 cm) que habita en bosques húmedos montanos y de colinas desde México hasta Honduras, entre 600 y 2.200 metros de altitud. Prefiere los bordes forestales y los bosques secundarios. El macho presenta plumaje verde con garganta violeta. Pertenece a la familia Trochilidae, nombre científico Abeillia abeillei.
Purple-throated Carib
Colibrí de garganta púrpura, 11-12 cm. Garganta y pecho púrpura iridiscente, lomo verde, pico curvado. Endémico de las islas caribeñas del este. Polinizador de flores de heliconias. Preocupación menor.