Purple-throated Carib vs Blue-tufted Starthroat
Eulampis jugularis comparado com Heliomaster furcifer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Purple-throated Carib | Blue-tufted Starthroat |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Eulampis jugularis | Heliomaster furcifer |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) | 10,8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Peso | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) | 5,7 g (0.20 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … | Nectarivore of open Argentine and Bolivian habitats; visits diverse shrub flowers. Catches small insects in … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Purple-throated Carib only
Nenhum
Blue-tufted Starthroat only
Song & Call Comparison
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Blue-tufted Starthroat
Buzzy, insect-like trill with rapid modulation; high-frequency buzz sustained briefly then repeated after pause.
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.
Blue-tufted Starthroat
Found from Bolivia and Brazil south to Argentina and Uruguay in open woodland and scrub. Sea level to 1,500 m.
Estado de conservação
Purple-throated Carib
Blue-tufted Starthroat
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
Blue-tufted Starthroat
Sparkling-tailed Hummingbird: males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic bronze-green; sparkling tail; females green above; spotted
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.
Blue-tufted Starthroat
O beija-flor-de-bico-longo-de-garganta-azul habita na Argentina, Brasil, Bolívia e Paraguai. O macho tem partes superiores verdes e uma gorjeira azul-violeta-iridescente. Alimenta-se do néctar de flores de arbustos e árvores em florestas, orlas de floresta e zonas arborizadas. Usa o seu longo bico para aceder ao néctar de flores tubulares. Contribui para a polinização de diversas plantas da América do Sul.