White-bellied Hummingbird vs Purple-throated Carib
Elliotomyia chionogaster so với Eulampis jugularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | White-bellied Hummingbird | Purple-throated Carib |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Elliotomyia chionogaster | Eulampis jugularis |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Họ | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | — | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Khối Lượng | 5,525 g (0.19 oz) | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects … | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … |
| Số Trứng | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Môi Trường Sống Chung
White-bellied Hummingbird only
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Purple-throated Carib only
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Song & Call Comparison
White-bellied Hummingbird
Melodic, rolling phrase with rich bubbly timbre; warm notes tumbling loosely in pleasant continuous sequence.
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-bellied Hummingbird
Found in Andean highlands from Peru to Argentina at 2,000-4,000 m. Resident in montane scrub and Polylepis woodland.
Purple-throated Carib
Found throughout the Lesser Antilles from Saba to Grenada. Prefers mature forest and flowering trees. Sea level to 800 m.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
White-bellied Hummingbird
Purple-throated Carib
How to Tell Them Apart
White-bellied Hummingbird
Spot-winged Coucal: dark brown above with spotted wings; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; spotted wings distinctive
Purple-throated Carib
Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller
About These Birds
White-bellied Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean highlands from Peru to Argentina at 2,000-4,000 m. Green plumage with white belly. Nectarivore of montane scrub, gardens, and Polylepis woodland. A common high-altitude hummingbird.
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.