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Jamaican Mango

Anthracothorax mango

Least Concern
Envergure
13,7 cm
Poids
8,7 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes

The Jamaican Mango (Anthracothorax mango) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.7 cm and a weight of 8.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A large hummingbird (13 cm) endemic to Jamaica. Males iridescent green above and black below with magenta throat patches. Long, curved bill. Nectarivore of forest, gardens, and plantations. The largest hummingbird on Jamaica and an important pollinator of native plants.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 13,7 cm 5.4 in
Poids 8,7 g 0.31 oz

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Endemic to Jamaica, found island-wide in forest, gardens, and scrub at sea level to 1,500 m. Rare vagrant to Cuba.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore visiting large open flowers in gardens and forest edges. Takes small insects in aerial sallies from exposed perches.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Crisp, two-syllable whistle with clear projection; sharp first note answered by softer second, repeated rhythmically.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Jamaican Mango has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

What does the Jamaican Mango eat?
Nectarivore visiting large open flowers in gardens and forest edges. Takes small insects in aerial sallies from exposed perches.
Where does the Jamaican Mango live?
Endemic to Jamaica, found island-wide in forest, gardens, and scrub at sea level to 1,500 m. Rare vagrant to Cuba.
Is the Jamaican Mango endangered?
The Jamaican Mango has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Jamaican Mango nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Jamaican Mango sound like?
Crisp, two-syllable whistle with clear projection; sharp first note answered by softer second, repeated rhythmically.
How big is the Jamaican Mango?
The Jamaican Mango has a wingspan of 13.7 cm, weight of 8.7 g.
What order and family does the Jamaican Mango belong to?
The Jamaican Mango (Anthracothorax mango) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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