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Green Mango

Anthracothorax viridis

Least Concern
Envergadura
12,6 cm
Peso
6,866666666666667 g
Família
Trochilidae
Ordem
Caprimulgiformes

Sobre

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
Envergadura 12,6 cm 5.0 in
Peso 6,866666666666667 g 0.24 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Coppery-naped Puffleg: brilliant shining coppery rump; deep violet-blue gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; white leg puffs

Habitat & Range

Distribuição geográfica

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.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CP.

Tamanho da postura

2

Som

Canto

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

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Família Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Anthracothorax
Espécies Anthracothorax viridis

Distribution

Green Mango has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

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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