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Black-throated Mango

Anthracothorax nigricollis

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
13.3 cm
वजन
7.333333333333333 g
कुल
Trochilidae
गण
Caprimulgiformes

के बारे में

A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) widely distributed from Panama through South America to Argentina. Males have a velvety black throat bordered by blue-green. Long, curved bill. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, plantations, and open country. One of the most adaptable mangos.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 13.3 cm 5.2 in
वजन 7.333333333333333 g 0.26 oz

पहचान

पंख

Violet-throated Starfrontlet: males with glittering violet-purple gorget; metallic green body; females green above with pale buff spotted below

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Widespread from Trinidad and Panama south through Colombia and Venezuela to Bolivia, Brazil, and the Guianas. 0–1,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of humid lowland and foothill forests; aggressive territory holder at flowering shrubs. Takes insects opportunistically.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-18 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2

ध्वनि

गीत

Soft, pure whistle with melancholy quality; single sustained tone with gentle fall at end, given at dawn and dusk.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
कुल Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Anthracothorax
प्रजातियां Anthracothorax nigricollis

Distribution

Black-throated Mango has been recorded in 4 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What does the Black-throated Mango eat?
Nectarivore of humid lowland and foothill forests; aggressive territory holder at flowering shrubs. Takes insects opportunistically.
Where does the Black-throated Mango live?
Widespread from Trinidad and Panama south through Colombia and Venezuela to Bolivia, Brazil, and the Guianas. 0–1,200 m.
Is the Black-throated Mango endangered?
The Black-throated Mango has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-throated Mango nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-18 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
What does the Black-throated Mango sound like?
Soft, pure whistle with melancholy quality; single sustained tone with gentle fall at end, given at dawn and dusk.
How big is the Black-throated Mango?
The Black-throated Mango has a wingspan of 13.3 cm, weight of 7.333333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Black-throated Mango belong to?
The Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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