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Black-throated Mango

Anthracothorax nigricollis

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
13,3 cm
Ağırlık
7,333333333333333 g
Familya
Trochilidae
Takım
Caprimulgiformes
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Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 13,3 cm 5.2 in
Ağırlık 7,333333333333333 g 0.26 oz

Tanımlama

Tuy

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

Habitat & Range

Coğrafi Dağılım

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.

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

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

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2

Ses

Şarkı

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

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Familya Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Anthracothorax
Türler Anthracothorax nigricollis

Distribution

Black-throated Mango has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Sık Sorulan Sorular

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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