Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
Plain-bellied Emerald
Found in humid forests from the Guianas through Amazonia to eastern Brazil. Resident in lowland terra firme forest.
Purple-throated Carib
Found throughout the Lesser Antilles from Saba to Grenada. Prefers mature forest and flowering trees. Sea level to 800 m.
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保护状况
Least Concern
Plain-bellied Emerald
Least Concern
Purple-throated Carib
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Plain-bellied Emerald
羽毛
Goliath Coucal (large): very large; dark brown above; rich rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; impressive size
Purple-throated Carib
羽毛
Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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Related Comparisons
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