Golden-crowned Emerald vs Purple-throated Carib
Cynanthus auriceps 对比 Eulampis jugularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Golden-crowned Emerald | Purple-throated Carib |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Cynanthus auriceps | Eulampis jugularis |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | — | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) |
| 体重 | 2.2 g (0.08 oz) | 9.316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) |
| 食性 | 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 … |
| 产卵数 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Golden-crowned Emerald
Deep, resonant trill with buzzing quality; powerful churring vibration carrying impressively across open slopes.
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Golden-crowned Emerald
Endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Sinaloa to Guerrero. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.
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
Golden-crowned Emerald
Purple-throated Carib
How to Tell Them Apart
Golden-crowned Emerald
Charming Hummingbird: males with brilliant violet-blue gorget; metallic green above; white flanks; females green above; spotted below
Purple-throated Carib
Turquoise-throated Puffleg: iridescent violet crown; glittering turquoise gorget; metallic green back; white leg puffs; females duller
About These Birds
Golden-crowned Emerald
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Sinaloa to Guerrero. Males have a golden crown and green body. Nectarivore of tropical deciduous and semi-arid forest. A Mexican endemic.
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。