Hispaniolan Mango
Anthracothorax dominicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anthracothorax-dominicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Hispaniolan Mango (Anthracothorax dominicus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.1 cm and a weight of 6.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) endemic to Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti). Males have green plumage with a black breast. Curved bill. Nectarivore of forest, shade coffee plantations, and gardens. An important Caribbean island endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.1 cm | 5.2 in |
| Weight | 6.3 g | 0.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic) in forest, gardens, and arid scrub. Sea level to 2,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting diverse flower species in forest gaps and gardens. Supplements nectar with small spiders gleaned from bark.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Buzzy, ascending trill with rising energy; rapid sequence of rough notes climbing in pitch before abrupt cutoff.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Anthracothorax |
| Species | Anthracothorax dominicus |
Distribution
Hispaniolan Mango has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family