Purple-throated Carib vs Tufted Coquette
Eulampis jugularis comparado con Lophornis ornatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Purple-throated Carib | Tufted Coquette |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Eulampis jugularis | Lophornis ornatus |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) | 7,4 cm (2.9 in) |
| Peso | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) | 2,433333333333333 g (0.09 oz) |
| Dieta | 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 … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 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.
Estado de conservación
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
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.
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.