Black-throated Mango vs Purple-throated Carib
Anthracothorax nigricollis comparé à Eulampis jugularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-throated Mango | Purple-throated Carib |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Eulampis jugularis |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 13,3 cm (5.2 in) | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Poids | 7,333333333333333 g (0.26 oz) | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Nectarivore of humid lowland and foothill forests; aggressive territory holder at flowering shrubs. Takes insects … | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Black-throated Mango
Soft, pure whistle with melancholy quality; single sustained tone with gentle fall at end, given at dawn and dusk.
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Black-throated Mango
Widespread from Trinidad and Panama south through Colombia and Venezuela to Bolivia, Brazil, and the Guianas. 0–1,200 m.
Purple-throated Carib
Found throughout the Lesser Antilles from Saba to Grenada. Prefers mature forest and flowering trees. Sea level to 800 m.
Statut de conservation
Black-throated Mango
Purple-throated Carib
How to Tell Them Apart
Black-throated Mango
Violet-throated Starfrontlet: males with glittering violet-purple gorget; metallic green body; females green above with pale buff spotted below
Purple-throated Carib
Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller
About These Birds
Black-throated Mango
A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) widely distributed from Panama through South America to Argentina. Males have a velvety black throat bordered by blue-green. Long, curved bill. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, plantations, and open country. One of the most adaptable mangos.
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.