Purple-throated Carib
A species of Caribs Scientific name : Eulampis jugularis Genus : Caribs
Purple-throated Carib, A species of Caribs
Botanical name: Eulampis jugularis
Genus: Caribs
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Description
The purple-throated carib (Eulampis jugularis) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It breeds on Antigua, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, Saba, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Sint Eustatius. It has occurred as a vagrant in Barbados, Barbuda, Grenada and the Virgin Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and open spaces. The purple-throated carib is notable for the differences in the appearance of the sexes. The male is larger and stronger than the female and has a shorter straight beak. Her beak is curved and about 1/3 longer. 
Size
12 cm
Colors
Black
Green
Red
Blue
Purple
Cyan
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Purple-throated Carib primarily feeds on nectar, exhibiting a preference for heliconia and other tubular flowers due to its specialized long bill for nectar foraging. It also consumes small invertebrates. Its feeding behavior includes hovering and agile flight to access food.
Habitat
The habitat of purple-throated Carib primarily encompasses subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. These birds are commonly encountered at the edges and in the treetops of both secondary and primary forests. Purple-throated Carib tends to thrive at mid-elevations, typically ranging from 800 to 1200 meters above sea level, where the environment provides a suitable mix of forest cover and open spaces for foraging and nesting.
Dite type
Nectivorous
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Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Caribs Species
Purple-throated Carib 
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