Veraguas Mango
Anthracothorax veraguensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anthracothorax-veraguensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Veraguas Mango (Anthracothorax veraguensis) 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 7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in lowland forests and edges of western Panama. Green plumage. Closely related to Green-breasted Mango. Nectarivore. Sometimes treated as a subspecies of Green-breasted Mango. Limited ecological data available.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.1 cm | 5.2 in |
| Weight | 7.0 g | 0.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Veraguas province of Panama in humid lowland and foothill forest on the Pacific slope. Sea level to 700 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Caribbean dry forest and gardens. Visits hibiscus and other large flowers; hawks small insects from perches.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Harsh, nasal chatter with emphatic delivery; series of rough notes with buzzy quality audible from considerable distance.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Anthracothorax |
| Species | Anthracothorax veraguensis |
Distribution
Veraguas Mango has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family