Glittering-bellied Emerald vs Purple-throated Carib
Chlorostilbon lucidus comparé à Eulampis jugularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Glittering-bellied Emerald | Purple-throated Carib |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chlorostilbon lucidus | Eulampis jugularis |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 9,9 cm (3.9 in) | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Poids | 3,6666666666666665 g (0.13 oz) | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Widespread Amazonian nectarivore visiting diverse lowland flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders foraged from canopy. | 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
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Glittering-bellied Emerald only
Purple-throated Carib only
Song & Call Comparison
Glittering-bellied Emerald
Soft, liquid notes in gentle flowing phrase; mellow tones with subtle melodic variation in forest shade.
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Glittering-bellied Emerald
Found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Resident in gardens, parks, and forest edges.
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
Glittering-bellied Emerald
Purple-throated Carib
How to Tell Them Apart
Glittering-bellied Emerald
Hummingbird sp. (Chrysuronia): males with glittering golden-green gorget; metallic green above; females green above; 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
Glittering-bellied Emerald
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Bright green plumage with a glittering green belly. Nectarivore of gardens, parks, and forest edges. One of the most common garden hummingbirds in southeastern South America.
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.