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Black-throated Mango

Anthracothorax nigricollis

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
13,3 cm
Gewicht
7,333333333333333 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

The Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.3 cm and a weight of 7.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) widely distributed from Panama through South America to Argentina. Males have a velvety black throat bordered by blue-green. Long, curved bill. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, plantations, and open country. One of the most adaptable mangos.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 13,3 cm 5.2 in
Gewicht 7,333333333333333 g 0.26 oz

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Widespread from Trinidad and Panama south through Colombia and Venezuela to Bolivia, Brazil, and the Guianas. 0–1,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of humid lowland and foothill forests; aggressive territory holder at flowering shrubs. Takes insects opportunistically.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-18 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.

Gelegegröße

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Lautgebung

Gesang

Soft, pure whistle with melancholy quality; single sustained tone with gentle fall at end, given at dawn and dusk.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Black-throated Mango has been recorded in 4 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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What does the Black-throated Mango eat?
Nectarivore of humid lowland and foothill forests; aggressive territory holder at flowering shrubs. Takes insects opportunistically.
Where does the Black-throated Mango live?
Widespread from Trinidad and Panama south through Colombia and Venezuela to Bolivia, Brazil, and the Guianas. 0–1,200 m.
Is the Black-throated Mango endangered?
The Black-throated Mango has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-throated Mango nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-18 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
What does the Black-throated Mango sound like?
Soft, pure whistle with melancholy quality; single sustained tone with gentle fall at end, given at dawn and dusk.
How big is the Black-throated Mango?
The Black-throated Mango has a wingspan of 13.3 cm, weight of 7.333333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Black-throated Mango belong to?
The Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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