Jamaican Mango
Anthracothorax mango
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A large hummingbird (13 cm) endemic to Jamaica. Males iridescent green above and black below with magenta throat patches. Long, curved bill. Nectarivore of forest, gardens, and plantations. The largest hummingbird on Jamaica and an important pollinator of native plants.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.7 cm | 5.4 in |
| Weight | 8.7 g | 0.31 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Marvelous Spatuletail: spectacular racket-like outer tail feathers; males glittering violet-purple; females plain green above; unique tail
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Jamaica, found island-wide in forest, gardens, and scrub at sea level to 1,500 m. Rare vagrant to Cuba.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting large open flowers in gardens and forest edges. Takes small insects in aerial sallies from exposed perches.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Crisp, two-syllable whistle with clear projection; sharp first note answered by softer second, repeated rhythmically.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Anthracothorax |
| Species | Anthracothorax mango |
Distribution
Jamaican Mango has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family