Anthracothorax viridis
The Green Mango, or Zumbador Verde, is a captivating medium-sized hummingbird endemic to the vibrant island of Puerto Rico. Measuring 11-12 cm (4.3-4.7 in) in length and weighing 7-8 g (0.25-0.28 oz), this species is predominantly clad in a resplendent, iridescent emerald green that shimmers with purplish-blue highlights, especially on its throat and breast, depending on the light. Its most distinctive field mark is its deep, purplish-black, slightly forked tail, which contrasts elegantly wit...
Primarily found in montane and submontane wet forests, but also frequents coffee plantations, shaded gardens, and forest edges, typically at elevations between 200 and 800 meters.
Feeds primarily on nectar from a variety of flowering plants, supplementing its diet with small insects and spiders gleaned from foliage or caught in flight.
Green Mangos are diurnal, spending their days actively foraging and defending territories. They employ a combination of trap-lining, repeatedly visiting a circuit of flower patches, and aggressive defense of particularly rich nectar sources. Males, especially, are highly territorial, performing a...
The Green Mango is exclusively found on the island of Puerto Rico, making it a true island endemic. Its distribution spans across the entire island, though it is most abundant in the central montane and submontane regions, typically between 200 and 800 meters (650-2600 ft) in elevation. However, ...
Least Concern
- The Green Mango is entirely endemic to Puerto Rico, meaning it is found nowhere else on Earth. - Locally, it is affectionately known as the 'Zumbador Verde,' which translates to 'Green Hummer. - It is one of only three resident hummingbird species found on Puerto Rico, alongside the Antillean C...