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Green Mango

Anthracothorax viridis

Least Concern
Envergure
12,6 cm
Poids
6,866666666666667 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes

The Green Mango (Anthracothorax viridis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.6 cm and a weight of 6.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

A large hummingbird (12-14 cm) endemic to Puerto Rico. Entirely emerald-green plumage, unusual among mangos. Long, curved bill. Nectarivore of montane forests, coffee plantations, and gardens. The largest hummingbird in Puerto Rico.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 12,6 cm 5.0 in
Poids 6,866666666666667 g 0.24 oz

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Endemic to Puerto Rico in montane forest; historically widespread but now largely restricted to Toro Negro and El Yunque. To 1,000 m.

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

Sharp, high chip note with metallic quality; clean single note repeated at irregular intervals throughout active day.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Green Mango has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

What does the Green Mango eat?
Nectarivore visiting large open flowers in gardens and forest edges. Takes small insects in aerial sallies from exposed perches.
Where does the Green Mango live?
Endemic to Puerto Rico in montane forest; historically widespread but now largely restricted to Toro Negro and El Yunque. To 1,000 m.
Is the Green Mango endangered?
The Green Mango has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green Mango nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Green Mango sound like?
Sharp, high chip note with metallic quality; clean single note repeated at irregular intervals throughout active day.
How big is the Green Mango?
The Green Mango has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 6.866666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Green Mango belong to?
The Green Mango (Anthracothorax viridis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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