Purple-throated Carib vs White-tailed Goldenthroat
Eulampis jugularis 对比 Polytmus guainumbi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Purple-throated Carib | White-tailed Goldenthroat |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Eulampis jugularis | Polytmus guainumbi |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) | 11.8 cm (4.6 in) |
| 体重 | 9.316666666666666 g (0.33 oz) | 4.7 g (0.17 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of Caribbean island forests; bill adapted to visit Heliconia and Brugmansia. Takes small arthropods … | Nectarivore of grassland and savanna flowers, particularly Heliconia and grasses. Catches small insects near water … |
| 产卵数 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Purple-throated Carib
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; light high notes cascading softly in relaxed sequence near flowers.
White-tailed Goldenthroat
Sharp, crackling chatter with percussive quality; rapid dry notes delivered emphatically near territorial boundary.
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.
White-tailed Goldenthroat
Widespread in open habitats, savannas, and forest edges across Trinidad and Venezuela south through Brazil to Bolivia and Argentina. 0–900 m.
保护状况
Purple-throated Carib
White-tailed Goldenthroat
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
White-tailed Goldenthroat
Blue-headed Sapphire: metallic blue head and throat; bronzy-green body; white underparts with buff flanks; females paler with spotted throat
About These Birds
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。
White-tailed Goldenthroat
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) with golden-green throat and breast, found in open savannas and cerrado from Venezuela to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Long, slightly curved bill. Nectarivore of open country flowers. Named for its glittering golden throat plumage.