Green-throated Mango
Anthracothorax viridigula
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About
A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in northeastern South America from Venezuela to Brazil. Males bright green with a deep green throat bordered by blue. Nectarivore of mangroves, coastal scrub, and forest edges. Often found in semi-open habitats near water.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.8 cm | 5.4 in |
| Weight | 7.7 g | 0.27 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Shining Sunbeam: brilliant shining coppery-bronze above; glittering violet gorget; white pectoral tufts; straight bill; females duller
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in Trinidad, northeastern Venezuela, and the Guianas in coastal mangroves and humid forest. Sea level to 600 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of lowland forest edges and plantations; visits Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with small flying insects.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 24-25 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Thin, penetrating screech with shrill quality; sudden piercing call issued sharply during territorial confrontation.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Anthracothorax |
| Species | Anthracothorax viridigula |
Distribution
Green-throated Mango has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family