Purple-throated Carib vs Copper-rumped Hummingbird
Eulampis jugularis so với Saucerottia tobaci
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Purple-throated Carib | Copper-rumped Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Eulampis jugularis | Saucerottia tobaci |
| 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 | 9,316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) | 4,416666666666667 g (0.16 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … | Feeds on floral nectar in Trinidad and Tobago forest and gardens. Supplements diet with insects … |
| Số Trứng | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Môi Trường Sống Chung
Purple-throated Carib only
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Copper-rumped Hummingbird 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.
Copper-rumped Hummingbird
Soft, liquid cascade of mellow notes; gentle flowing tones with subtle melodic variation in humid thicket.
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.
Copper-rumped Hummingbird
Found in Trinidad and Tobago and coastal northeastern Venezuela. Resident in gardens and forest edges.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Purple-throated Carib
Copper-rumped Hummingbird
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
Copper-rumped Hummingbird
Green-billed Coucal: green bill; glossy black head; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; green bill distinctive
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.
Copper-rumped Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Trinidad and Tobago and coastal northeastern Venezuela. Green plumage with a coppery rump. Nectarivore of gardens, forest edges, and plantations. One of the most common hummingbirds in Trinidad.