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Puerto Rican Mango

Anthracothorax aurulentus

Least Concern
Envergure
12,2 cm
Poids
5,6 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes

À propos

A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) endemic to Puerto Rico. Males have green and gold plumage with a dark velvety throat. Nectarivore of forests, gardens, and coffee plantations. An important endemic pollinator. Found across the island at various elevations.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 12,2 cm 4.8 in
Poids 5,6 g 0.20 oz

Identification

Plumage

Bearded Mountaineer: males with spectacular elongated outer tail feathers; white belly; green back; females green with shorter rufous tail

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Endemic to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in forest, gardens, and coastal scrub. Sea level to 1,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of island forest and scrub. Defends productive nectar sources; catches small insects in short aerial pursuits.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 22-25 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Melodic, flute-like phrase with warm timbre; smooth series of rounded notes flowing pleasantly in quiet forest.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famille Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Anthracothorax
Espèces Anthracothorax aurulentus

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Foire aux questions

What does the Puerto Rican Mango eat?
Nectarivore of island forest and scrub. Defends productive nectar sources; catches small insects in short aerial pursuits.
Where does the Puerto Rican Mango live?
Endemic to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in forest, gardens, and coastal scrub. Sea level to 1,200 m.
Is the Puerto Rican Mango endangered?
The Puerto Rican Mango has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Puerto Rican Mango nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 22-25 days.
What does the Puerto Rican Mango sound like?
Melodic, flute-like phrase with warm timbre; smooth series of rounded notes flowing pleasantly in quiet forest.
How big is the Puerto Rican Mango?
The Puerto Rican Mango has a wingspan of 12.2 cm, weight of 5.6 g.
What order and family does the Puerto Rican Mango belong to?
The Puerto Rican Mango (Anthracothorax aurulentus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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