Puerto Rican Mango vs Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Anthracothorax aurulentus compared with Lampornis amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Puerto Rican Mango | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthracothorax aurulentus | Lampornis amethystinus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.2 cm (4.8 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 5.6 g (0.20 oz) | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of island forest and scrub. Defends productive nectar sources; catches small insects in short … | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Puerto Rican Mango
Melodic, flute-like phrase with warm timbre; smooth series of rounded notes flowing pleasantly in quiet forest.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Geographic Range & Migration
Puerto Rican Mango
Endemic to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in forest, gardens, and coastal scrub. Sea level to 1,200 m.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Conservation Status
Puerto Rican Mango
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
About These Birds
Puerto Rican Mango
A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) endemic to Puerto Rico. Males have green and gold plumage with a dark velvety throat. Nectarivore of forests, gardens, and coffee plantations. An important endemic pollinator. Found across the island at various elevations.
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in mountain forests from Mexico to Honduras at 1,000-3,000 m. Males have an amethyst-purple throat. Nectarivore of pine-oak and cloud forest. Commonly visits feeders in Mexican highland gardens.