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Green-throated Carib

Eulampis holosericeus

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
11.9 cm
น้ำหนัก
5.916666666666667 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Trochilidae
อันดับ
Caprimulgiformes

The Green-throated Carib (Eulampis holosericeus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.9 cm and a weight of 5.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found across the Lesser Antilles from Puerto Rico to Grenada. Bright green plumage with a green throat patch. Nectarivore of gardens, forest edges, and plantations. One of the most common hummingbirds in the eastern Caribbean.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
กว้างปีก 11.9 cm 4.7 in
น้ำหนัก 5.916666666666667 g 0.21 oz

Habitat & Range

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Found throughout the Lesser Antilles from St. Kitts to Grenada in forest, gardens, and scrub. Sea level to 700 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore specializing in Heliconia caribaea and other large-flowered Caribbean plants. Defends territories around nectar sources.

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.

จำนวนไข่

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เสียง

เสียงร้อง

Deep, resonant churring with powerful bass; loud low-frequency trill audible at impressive range across open terrain.

อนุกรมวิทยา

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
วงศ์ตระกูล Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Eulampis
ชนิดพันธุ์ Eulampis holosericeus

Distribution

Green-throated Carib has been recorded in 1 countries.

พบ Not recorded

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External Databases

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What does the Green-throated Carib eat?
Nectarivore specializing in Heliconia caribaea and other large-flowered Caribbean plants. Defends territories around nectar sources.
Where does the Green-throated Carib live?
Found throughout the Lesser Antilles from St. Kitts to Grenada in forest, gardens, and scrub. Sea level to 700 m.
Is the Green-throated Carib endangered?
The Green-throated Carib has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green-throated Carib nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
What does the Green-throated Carib sound like?
Deep, resonant churring with powerful bass; loud low-frequency trill audible at impressive range across open terrain.
How big is the Green-throated Carib?
The Green-throated Carib has a wingspan of 11.9 cm, weight of 5.916666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Green-throated Carib belong to?
The Green-throated Carib (Eulampis holosericeus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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