Purple-throated Carib vs Bee Hummingbird

Eulampis jugularis 比較対象 Mellisuga helenae

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Purple-throated Carib Bee Hummingbird
学名 Eulampis jugularis Mellisuga helenae
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Trochilidae Trochilidae
保全状況 Least Concern Near Threatened
体長
翼開長 14.3 cm (5.6 in) 5.6 cm (2.2 in)
体重 9.316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) 2.1 g (0.07 oz)
食性 Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … World's smallest bird; feeds on nectar from tiny Cuban flowers and catches minuscule spiders and …
一腹卵数 2 2
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

None

Purple-throated Carib only

Bee Hummingbird only

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Song & Call Comparison

Purple-throated Carib

さえずり

Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.

Bee Hummingbird

さえずり

Pure, bell-like descending phrase; clear resonant tones stepping smoothly down in musical sequence at dusk.

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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.

Bee Hummingbird

Endemic to Cuba. Found across the island in forests, gardens, and coastal vegetation from sea level to moderate elevations.

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保全状況

Least Concern

Purple-throated Carib

Near Threatened

Bee Hummingbird

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How to Tell Them Apart

Purple-throated Carib

羽毛

Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller

Bee Hummingbird

羽毛

Canivet's Emerald: males with iridescent violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; forked tail; females green; spots

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About These Birds

Purple-throated Carib

小アンティル諸島に生息するカリブのハチドリで、虹色の紫色の喉が特徴。

Bee Hummingbird

キューバ固有のミツバチドリ(エレナハチドリ)。世界最小の鳥の1つで、体長5〜6cm、体重2g以下。雄は輝く緑と赤の羽毛が特徴的。花の蜜と小昆虫を食べる。低危険種。

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