Diamantina Sabrewing vs Purple-throated Carib
Campylopterus diamantinensis comparé à Eulampis jugularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Diamantina Sabrewing | Purple-throated Carib |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Campylopterus diamantinensis | Eulampis jugularis |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Poids | 8,266666666666667 g (0.29 oz) | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, … | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Diamantina Sabrewing only
Purple-throated Carib only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Diamantina Sabrewing
Thin, high sibilant twittering; delicate cascade of light notes with silvery quality during foraging.
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Diamantina Sabrewing
Endemic to the Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia, Brazil. Restricted to campo rupestre and gallery forest habitats.
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
Diamantina Sabrewing
Purple-throated Carib
How to Tell Them Apart
Diamantina Sabrewing
Prince Ruspoli's Turaco: glossy green body; white facial streak; red bill; white-tipped crest; crimson flight feathers; red eye ring
Purple-throated Carib
Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller
About These Birds
Diamantina Sabrewing
A large hummingbird endemic to the Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia, Brazil. Green plumage. Nectarivore of campo rupestre and gallery forest. Named for the Diamantina Plateau. One of the most recently discovered Brazilian hummingbird species.
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.