Blue-throated Starfrontlet vs Purple-throated Carib

Coeligena helianthea 对比 Eulampis jugularis

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Blue-throated Starfrontlet Purple-throated Carib
学名 Coeligena helianthea Eulampis jugularis
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Trochilidae Trochilidae
保护状况 Least Concern Least Concern
体长
翼展 14.3 cm (5.6 in) 14.3 cm (5.6 in)
体重 6.775 g (0.24 oz) 9.316666666666666 g (0.33 oz)
食性 Nectarivore of Venezuelan Andean cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Brachyotum. Catches small arthropods near … Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods …
产卵数 -- 2
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Blue-throated Starfrontlet only

Purple-throated Carib only

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Song & Call Comparison

Blue-throated Starfrontlet

鸣唱

Melodic, ascending scale of clear notes; bright flute-like tones climbing smoothly in morning territorial singing.

Purple-throated Carib

鸣唱

Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Blue-throated Starfrontlet

Found in cloud forests of the eastern and central Andes of Colombia and adjacent Venezuela. 2,000–3,000 m.

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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保护状况

Least Concern

Blue-throated Starfrontlet

Least Concern

Purple-throated Carib

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How to Tell Them Apart

Blue-throated Starfrontlet

羽毛

Blue-mantled Thornbill: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; blue-metallic mantle; metallic green above; females pale spotted below

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 These Birds

Blue-throated Starfrontlet

蓝喉星额蜂鸟(Coeligena helianthea)是一种体长14-15厘米的中型蜂鸟,分布于委内瑞拉至哥伦比亚海拔1800-3000米的安第斯云雾林。雄鸟具有蓝色喉部和彩虹色星状前额斑块。以花蜜为食。

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。

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