Puerto Rican Mango vs Allen's Hummingbird
Anthracothorax aurulentus compared with Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Puerto Rican Mango | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthracothorax aurulentus | Selasphorus sasin |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.2 cm (4.8 in) | 8.1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Weight | 5.6 g (0.20 oz) | 3.1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of island forest and scrub. Defends productive nectar sources; catches small insects in short … | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| 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.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
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.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Conservation Status
Puerto Rican Mango
Allen's Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Puerto Rican Mango
Bearded Mountaineer: males with spectacular elongated outer tail feathers; white belly; green back; females green with shorter rufous tail
Allen's Hummingbird
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (alt): males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; females duller; pale buff below
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.
Allen's Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) breeding along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Males have an orange-red throat and rufous flanks. Closely related to Rufous Hummingbird. Partial migrant; some populations resident on Channel Islands. Named after Thomas Allen.