Purple-throated Carib vs Bahama Hummingbird
Eulampis jugularis dibandingkan dengan Nesophlox evelynae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Purple-throated Carib | Bahama Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Eulampis jugularis | Nesophlox evelynae |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famili | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) | 8,0 cm (3.1 in) |
| Berat | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) | 2,85 g (0.10 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … | Nectarivore of Bahamian scrub, visiting diverse flowering plants. Takes small insects and spiders to supplement … |
| Ukuran Sarang | 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.
Bahama Hummingbird
Thin, insect-like buzz with monotone quality; continuous high-frequency trill barely distinguishable from insects.
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.
Bahama Hummingbird
Endemic to the Bahamas archipelago. Resident across the islands in scrub, gardens, and forest edges at low elevations.
Status Konservasi
Purple-throated Carib
Bahama 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
Bahama Hummingbird
Fork-tailed Emerald: males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; forked tail; white underparts; females green; spotted
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.
Bahama Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Bahamas. Green plumage with a rose-pink gorget (males) and forked tail. Nectarivore of scrub and garden flowers across the archipelago. The most common hummingbird in the Bahamas.