Glittering-throated Emerald vs Purple-throated Carib
Chionomesa fimbriata comparado con Eulampis jugularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Glittering-throated Emerald | Purple-throated Carib |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Chionomesa fimbriata | Eulampis jugularis |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Peso | 4,766666666666667 g (0.17 oz) | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small insects and spiders … | 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
Glittering-throated Emerald only
Purple-throated Carib only
Ninguno
Song & Call Comparison
Glittering-throated Emerald
Buzzy, high-pitched insect-like trill; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content near blossoms.
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Glittering-throated Emerald
Widely distributed from Colombia through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Resident in varied habitats.
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
Glittering-throated Emerald
Purple-throated Carib
How to Tell Them Apart
Glittering-throated Emerald
Green Coucal: greenish iridescent overall; rufous wings; pale buff below; long graduated tail; red eye; greenish gloss distinctive
Purple-throated Carib
Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller
About These Birds
Glittering-throated Emerald
Colibrí de vientre escamado (Chionomesa fimbriata), 9–10 cm. Plumaje verde brillante; vientre blanco con escamas verdosas; pico recto y moderado. Habita en bordes de selva y jardines del norte de América del Sur (Venezuela, Colombia, Guyana, norte de Brasil). Se alimenta de néctar e insectos.
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.