Emerald-chinned Hummingbird vs Purple-throated Carib
Abeillia abeillei comparado com Eulampis jugularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Emerald-chinned Hummingbird | Purple-throated Carib |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Abeillia abeillei | Eulampis jugularis |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 9,4 cm (3.7 in) | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Peso | 3,0666666666666664 g (0.11 oz) | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Central American forest understory, visiting small tubular flowers. Catches gnats and spiders to … | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird only
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Purple-throated Carib only
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Song & Call Comparison
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Rapid, light chips in cheerful sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant delivery during active foraging.
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Found in humid foothill and montane forests from Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,200 m. Resident in forest undergrowth.
Purple-throated Carib
Found throughout the Lesser Antilles from Saba to Grenada. Prefers mature forest and flowering trees. Sea level to 800 m.
Estado de conservação
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Purple-throated Carib
How to Tell Them Apart
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Western Grey Plantain-eater: gray overall with faint barring; white facial stripe; long tail; short crest; yellowish bill
Purple-throated Carib
Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller
About These Birds
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Um beija-flor pequeno (8-9 cm) que habita florestas úmidas montanas e bordas de floresta na América Central. O Beija-flor-de-Abeillé (Abeillia abeillei) pertence à família Trochilidae e é distinguido pela plumagem verde-esmeralda iridescente e garganta roxa no macho. Encontrado nas encostas do Pacífico da Guatemala e Honduras, geralmente em altitudes entre 600-1800 m. Alimenta-se principalmente de néctar de flores tropicais e pequenos insetos. Como a maioria dos beija-flores, é solitário e territorial. Classificado como Pouco Preocupante pela UICN.
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.