Hispaniolan Mango
Anthracothorax dominicus
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A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) endemic to Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti). Males have green plumage with a black breast. Curved bill. Nectarivore of forest, shade coffee plantations, and gardens. An important Caribbean island endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 13,1 cm | 5.2 in |
| Poids | 6,3 g | 0.22 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Buff-winged Starfrontlet: iridescent turquoise gorget; metallic green back; buff wing stripe; white underparts; females duller with spotted throat
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic) in forest, gardens, and arid scrub. Sea level to 2,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting diverse flower species in forest gaps and gardens. Supplements nectar with small spiders gleaned from bark.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Buzzy, ascending trill with rising energy; rapid sequence of rough notes climbing in pitch before abrupt cutoff.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Anthracothorax |
| Espèces | Anthracothorax dominicus |
Distribution
Hispaniolan Mango has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family