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Jamaican Mango

Anthracothorax mango

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
13,7 cm
Gewicht
8,7 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

The Jamaican Mango (Anthracothorax mango) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.7 cm and a weight of 8.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A large hummingbird (13 cm) endemic to Jamaica. Males iridescent green above and black below with magenta throat patches. Long, curved bill. Nectarivore of forest, gardens, and plantations. The largest hummingbird on Jamaica and an important pollinator of native plants.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 13,7 cm 5.4 in
Gewicht 8,7 g 0.31 oz

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Endemic to Jamaica, found island-wide in forest, gardens, and scrub at sea level to 1,500 m. Rare vagrant to Cuba.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore visiting large open flowers in gardens and forest edges. Takes small insects in aerial sallies from exposed perches.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Crisp, two-syllable whistle with clear projection; sharp first note answered by softer second, repeated rhythmically.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler)
Familie Trochilidae (Kolibris)
Genus Anthracothorax
Arten Anthracothorax mango

Distribution

Jamaican Mango has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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What does the Jamaican Mango eat?
Nectarivore visiting large open flowers in gardens and forest edges. Takes small insects in aerial sallies from exposed perches.
Where does the Jamaican Mango live?
Endemic to Jamaica, found island-wide in forest, gardens, and scrub at sea level to 1,500 m. Rare vagrant to Cuba.
Is the Jamaican Mango endangered?
The Jamaican Mango has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Jamaican Mango nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Jamaican Mango sound like?
Crisp, two-syllable whistle with clear projection; sharp first note answered by softer second, repeated rhythmically.
How big is the Jamaican Mango?
The Jamaican Mango has a wingspan of 13.7 cm, weight of 8.7 g.
What order and family does the Jamaican Mango belong to?
The Jamaican Mango (Anthracothorax mango) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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