About the Purple-throated Carib
The purple-throated carib is a species of hummingbird in the subfamily Polytminae. It is resident on most of the islands of the Lesser Antilles and has occurred as a vagrant both further north and south.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Eulampis jugularis |
| Species Codes | putcar1, PTCA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-throated Carib belong to?
The Purple-throated Carib (Eulampis jugularis) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-throated Carib?
The purple-throated carib is a species of hummingbird in the subfamily Polytminae. It is resident on most of the islands of the Lesser Antilles and has occurred as a vagrant both further north and south....
Where can I report a Purple-throated Carib sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-throated Carib on eBird (ebird.org) using species code putcar1, or on iNaturalist.
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