Black-throated Mango
Anthracothorax nigricollis
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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 |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Violet-throated Starfrontlet: males with glittering violet-purple gorget; metallic green body; females green above with pale buff spotted below
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
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-18 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
Gelegegröße
2
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.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family