Purple-throated Carib vs Black-throated Brilliant
Eulampis jugularis comparado com Heliodoxa schreibersii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Purple-throated Carib | Black-throated Brilliant |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Eulampis jugularis | Heliodoxa schreibersii |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) | 13,9 cm (5.5 in) |
| Peso | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) | 8,5 g (0.30 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … | Nectarivore of Amazonian foothill forest; visits large-flowered shrubs and epiphytes. Supplements with small arthropods. |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Purple-throated Carib only
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Black-throated Brilliant only
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Song & Call Comparison
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Black-throated Brilliant
Buzzy, sustained trill with insect-like monotony; continuous low vibration with minimal variation throughout delivery.
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.
Black-throated Brilliant
Found in lowland and foothill humid forest from Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 0–1,400 m.
Estado de conservação
Purple-throated Carib
Black-throated Brilliant
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
Black-throated Brilliant
Giant Hummingbird (alt): males with iridescent blue gorget; metallic green; very large; white rump; females plain green; spots
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.
Black-throated Brilliant
O beija-flor-brilhante-de-orelha-preta é um beija-flor de tamanho médio das florestas húmidas da bacia amazónica e das encostas andinas orientais. O macho apresenta partes superiores verde-metálico e uma gorjeira iridescente brilhante. Alimenta-se do néctar de diversas flores dos estratos da floresta. A fêmea é mais apagada. Faz parte das comunidades de beija-flores das selvas tropicais amazónicas.