Purple-throated Carib vs Chilean Woodstar
Eulampis jugularis dibandingkan dengan Eulidia yarrellii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Purple-throated Carib | Chilean Woodstar |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Eulampis jugularis | Eulidia yarrellii |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famili | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) | 6,6 cm (2.6 in) |
| Berat | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) | 2,38 g (0.08 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … | Nectar specialist of arid Atacama valleys, visiting cacti and Nicotiana. Supplements diet with small insects … |
| Ukuran Sarang | 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.
Chilean Woodstar
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content.
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.
Chilean Woodstar
Endemic to the hyper-arid coast of northern Chile from Arica to Antofagasta. Critically Endangered with fewer than 400 individuals.
Status Konservasi
Purple-throated Carib
Chilean Woodstar
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
Chilean Woodstar
Slender Sheartail: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; elongated outer tail; females green above; spotted below
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.
Chilean Woodstar
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the hyper-arid Atacama coast of northern Chile. Males have a purple throat and forked tail. Nectarivore of desert scrub and cultivated gardens. Critically Endangered with fewer than 400 individuals remaining due to habitat destruction.