Puerto Rican Mango
Anthracothorax aurulentus
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A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) endemic to Puerto Rico. Males have green and gold plumage with a dark velvety throat. Nectarivore of forests, gardens, and coffee plantations. An important endemic pollinator. Found across the island at various elevations.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.2 cm | 4.8 in |
| Weight | 5.6 g | 0.20 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Bearded Mountaineer: males with spectacular elongated outer tail feathers; white belly; green back; females green with shorter rufous tail
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in forest, gardens, and coastal scrub. Sea level to 1,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of island forest and scrub. Defends productive nectar sources; catches small insects in short aerial pursuits.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 22-25 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Melodic, flute-like phrase with warm timbre; smooth series of rounded notes flowing pleasantly in quiet forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Anthracothorax |
| Species | Anthracothorax aurulentus |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family