Costa's Hummingbird vs Purple-throated Carib
Calypte costae 对比 Eulampis jugularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Costa's Hummingbird | Purple-throated Carib |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Calypte costae | Eulampis jugularis |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 8.9 cm (3.5 in) | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) |
| 体重 | 3.4000000000000004 g (0.12 oz) | 9.316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of Mojave Desert scrub, favouring desert lavender and sage. Supplements nectar with insects and … | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … |
| 产卵数 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
共同栖息地
无
Costa's Hummingbird only
Purple-throated Carib only
Song & Call Comparison
Costa's Hummingbird
Melodic, flute-like ascending scale; smooth bright notes climbing steadily in cheerful morning territorial delivery.
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Costa's Hummingbird
Found in arid western North America from California to Mexico. Breeds in desert scrub; some populations resident year-round.
Purple-throated Carib
Found throughout the Lesser Antilles from Saba to Grenada. Prefers mature forest and flowering trees. Sea level to 800 m.
保护状况
Costa's Hummingbird
Purple-throated Carib
How to Tell Them Apart
Costa's Hummingbird
Crowned Woodnymph: males with brilliant iridescent violet crown; glittering green gorget; metallic green above; females green; spotted
Purple-throated Carib
Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller
About These Birds
Costa's Hummingbird
科斯塔蜂鸟，体长8–9厘米，紫色顶冠和喉部，栖息于北美西部干旱地区。
Purple-throated Carib
紫喉加勒比蜂鸟，体长11-12厘米。喉部虹彩紫色。小安的列斯群岛特有种。