The green-throated carib (Eulampis holosericeus) is a species of hummingbird in the subfamily Polytminae. It is found in Puerto Rico and most of the Lesser Antilles.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Green-throated Carib being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Anthracothorax viridis
- Anthracothorax aurulentus
- Thalurania furcata
- Chrysuronia goudoti
- Anthracothorax dominicus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Genus
- Eulampis
- Species
- Eulampis holosericeus
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