Purple-throated Carib vs Peruvian Racket-tail
Eulampis jugularis comparé à Ocreatus peruanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Purple-throated Carib | Peruvian Racket-tail |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Eulampis jugularis | Ocreatus peruanus |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) | — |
| Poids | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) | 3,0 g (0.11 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … | Nectarivore of Peruvian montane forest; forages at diverse Andean flowers. Supplements with small arthropods. |
| Taille de la couvée | 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.
Peruvian Racket-tail
Soft, sibilant hissing trill; gentle continuous buzz with pulsing quality during slow courtship hovering display.
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.
Peruvian Racket-tail
Found on the eastern Andean slope in Peru in foothill and lower montane forest. 400–1,600 m elevation.
Statut de conservation
Purple-throated Carib
Peruvian Racket-tail
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
Peruvian Racket-tail
Violet-throated Starfrontlet: males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green body; white pectoral tufts; females green above; spots
About These Birds
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.
Peruvian Racket-tail
A small hummingbird (8-10 cm plus tail rackets in males) found in Andean cloud forests of Peru at 1,500-2,500 m. Males have elongated tail rackets and white leg puffs. Recently split from Booted Racket-tail. Nectarivore of montane forest.