Purple-throated Carib vs Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird
Eulampis jugularis comparé à Saucerottia castaneiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Purple-throated Carib | Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Eulampis jugularis | Saucerottia castaneiventris |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) | — |
| Poids | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) | 5,0 g (0.18 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … | Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Purple-throated Carib only
Aucun(e)
Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird
Melodic, flute-like phrase with clear warm quality; smooth notes flowing pleasantly in quiet forest sequence.
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.
Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird
Endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia at 1,400-2,700 m. Classified as Endangered due to limited range.
Statut de conservation
Purple-throated Carib
Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird
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
Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird
Centropus menbeki: large; dark glossy black-brown; rich chestnut wings; long dark tail; red eye; New Guinea endemic coucal
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.
Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia at 1,400-2,700 m. Males have a distinctive chestnut-red belly. Green body. Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Classified as Endangered due to limited Colombian range.