Green Mango
Anthracothorax viridis
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A large hummingbird (12-14 cm) endemic to Puerto Rico. Entirely emerald-green plumage, unusual among mangos. Long, curved bill. Nectarivore of montane forests, coffee plantations, and gardens. The largest hummingbird in Puerto Rico.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.6 cm | 5.0 in |
| Weight | 6.866666666666667 g | 0.24 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Coppery-naped Puffleg: brilliant shining coppery rump; deep violet-blue gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; white leg puffs
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Puerto Rico in montane forest; historically widespread but now largely restricted to Toro Negro and El Yunque. To 1,000 m.
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
Sharp, high chip note with metallic quality; clean single note repeated at irregular intervals throughout active day.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Anthracothorax |
| Species | Anthracothorax viridis |
Distribution
Green Mango has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family