Rufous-breasted Sabrewing vs Purple-throated Carib

Campylopterus hyperythrus comparado com Eulampis jugularis

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Rufous-breasted Sabrewing Purple-throated Carib
Nome científico Campylopterus hyperythrus Eulampis jugularis
Ordem Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Família Trochilidae Trochilidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 12,6 cm (5.0 in) 14,3 cm (5.6 in)
Peso 6,016666666666667 g (0.21 oz) 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz)
Dieta Nectarivore of tepui cloud forest; feeds at bromeliads and flowering trees. Supplements with insects and … Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods …
Tamanho da postura 2 2
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Rufous-breasted Sabrewing only

Nenhum

Purple-throated Carib only

Nenhum

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Song & Call Comparison

Rufous-breasted Sabrewing

Canto

Melodic, ascending scale of clear notes; bright flute-like tones climbing smoothly in pleasant morning song.

Purple-throated Carib

Canto

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

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Geographic Range & Migration

Rufous-breasted Sabrewing

Found in montane forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 1,000-2,500 m elevation. Resident in Andean cloud forest.

Purple-throated Carib

Found throughout the Lesser Antilles from Saba to Grenada. Prefers mature forest and flowering trees. Sea level to 800 m.

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Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Rufous-breasted Sabrewing

Least Concern

Purple-throated Carib

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How to Tell Them Apart

Rufous-breasted Sabrewing

Plumagem

Violaceous Turaco: brilliant violet-purple body; crimson flight feathers; white and red orbital markings; striking contrast plumage

Purple-throated Carib

Plumagem

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

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About These Birds

Rufous-breasted Sabrewing

A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in montane forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 1,000-2,500 m. Green plumage with a rufous breast. Thickened outer primaries. Nectarivore of cloud forest undergrowth, visiting Heliconia flowers.

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.

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