Green-throated Mango
Anthracothorax viridigula
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anthracothorax-viridigula"></birdfyi-bird>The Green-throated Mango (Anthracothorax viridigula) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,8 cm | 5.4 in |
| Peso | 7,7 g | 0.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
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.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 24-25 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Thin, penetrating screech with shrill quality; sudden piercing call issued sharply during territorial confrontation.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Anthracothorax |
| Especies | Anthracothorax viridigula |
Distribution
Green-throated Mango has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family