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Green-throated Mango

Anthracothorax viridigula

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

The Green-throated Mango (Anthracothorax viridigula) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.8 cm and a weight of 7.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in northeastern South America from Venezuela to Brazil. Males bright green with a deep green throat bordered by blue. Nectarivore of mangroves, coastal scrub, and forest edges. Often found in semi-open habitats near water.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 13,8 cm 5.4 in
Gewicht 7,7 g 0.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found in Trinidad, northeastern Venezuela, and the Guianas in coastal mangroves and humid forest. Sea level to 600 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of lowland forest edges and plantations; visits Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with small flying insects.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 24-25 days.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Thin, penetrating screech with shrill quality; sudden piercing call issued sharply during territorial confrontation.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Green-throated Mango has been recorded in 2 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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What does the Green-throated Mango eat?
Nectarivore of lowland forest edges and plantations; visits Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with small flying insects.
Where does the Green-throated Mango live?
Found in Trinidad, northeastern Venezuela, and the Guianas in coastal mangroves and humid forest. Sea level to 600 m.
Is the Green-throated Mango endangered?
The Green-throated Mango has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green-throated Mango nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 24-25 days.
What does the Green-throated Mango sound like?
Thin, penetrating screech with shrill quality; sudden piercing call issued sharply during territorial confrontation.
How big is the Green-throated Mango?
The Green-throated Mango has a wingspan of 13.8 cm, weight of 7.7 g.
What order and family does the Green-throated Mango belong to?
The Green-throated Mango (Anthracothorax viridigula) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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