Hummingbirds; Vivid Colors of the Purple-throated Carib

A particularity of this species is that both male and female adults have the same plumage.

Their crown and back are velvety black, the throat and chest fiery purplish red, the wings bright shimmering green, and the tail with its upper and lower coverts metallic greenish blue.

Both specimens have a lean curved bill. The male’s bill is medium length while the female’s is longer and more strongly curved. Young birds have an orange throat and chest with red speckles.