Green-throated Carib
Eulampis holosericeus
Least ConcernAves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae
About
The green-throated carib is a species of hummingbird in the subfamily Polytminae. It is found in Puerto Rico and most of the Lesser Antilles.
Fun Fact
Linnaeus based his description on the "black-belly'd green huming bird" that had been described and illustrated by the English naturalist George Edwards in 1743.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits a variety of landscapes including wet forest, semi-deciduous forest, cultivated areas, gardens, and parks.
Diet
Feeds on the nectar of a variety of flowering shrubs and trees.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance