White-eared Hummingbird vs Purple-throated Carib
Basilinna leucotis comparado com Eulampis jugularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | White-eared Hummingbird | Purple-throated Carib |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Basilinna leucotis | Eulampis jugularis |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 10,9 cm (4.3 in) | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Peso | 3,4000000000000004 g (0.12 oz) | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Mexican and Guatemalan pine-oak forests, visiting flowering epiphytes. Supplements with insects and spiders … | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
White-eared Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring with powerful carrying quality; rich low buzzing trill audible at impressive range.
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-eared Hummingbird
Found in mountain forests from the southwestern United States to Nicaragua at 1,500-3,000 m. Resident in pine-oak forest.
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
White-eared Hummingbird
Purple-throated Carib
How to Tell Them Apart
White-eared Hummingbird
Blue-throated Goldentail: males with brilliant blue-green gorget; metallic green above; golden tail; females green above; spotted
Purple-throated Carib
Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller
About These Birds
White-eared Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in mountain forests from the southwestern US to Nicaragua at 1,500-3,000 m. Green plumage with bold white ear stripe and turquoise throat (males). Nectarivore of pine-oak and cloud forest. Common at highland feeders.
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.