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Veraguas Mango

Anthracothorax veraguensis

Least Concern
Envergure
13,1 cm
Poids
7,0 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes

À propos

A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in lowland forests and edges of western Panama. Green plumage. Closely related to Green-breasted Mango. Nectarivore. Sometimes treated as a subspecies of Green-breasted Mango. Limited ecological data available.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 13,1 cm 5.2 in
Poids 7,0 g 0.25 oz

Identification

Plumage

Black-backed Thornbill: males with glittering blue gorget; metallic black-bronze back; white underparts; females green above with spots

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Endemic to Veraguas province of Panama in humid lowland and foothill forest on the Pacific slope. Sea level to 700 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Caribbean dry forest and gardens. Visits hibiscus and other large flowers; hawks small insects from perches.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Son

Chant

Harsh, nasal chatter with emphatic delivery; series of rough notes with buzzy quality audible from considerable distance.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Veraguas Mango has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Foire aux questions

What does the Veraguas Mango eat?
Nectarivore of Caribbean dry forest and gardens. Visits hibiscus and other large flowers; hawks small insects from perches.
Where does the Veraguas Mango live?
Endemic to Veraguas province of Panama in humid lowland and foothill forest on the Pacific slope. Sea level to 700 m.
Is the Veraguas Mango endangered?
The Veraguas Mango has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Veraguas Mango sound like?
Harsh, nasal chatter with emphatic delivery; series of rough notes with buzzy quality audible from considerable distance.
How big is the Veraguas Mango?
The Veraguas Mango has a wingspan of 13.1 cm, weight of 7.0 g.
What order and family does the Veraguas Mango belong to?
The Veraguas Mango (Anthracothorax veraguensis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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