Hispaniolan Mango

Anthracothorax dominicus

The Hispaniolan Mango (Anthracothorax dominicus) is a striking, medium-sized hummingbird endemic to the island of Hispaniola. Measuring 11-12.5 cm (4.3-4.9 in) in length and weighing between 5-6.5 g (0.18-0.23 oz), it is the largest hummingbird species found on the island. Males are resplendent with iridescent bronze-green upperparts and deep black underparts, punctuated by a vivid, glistening purple gorget that extends onto the breast. Their slightly decurved bill is a distinctive red with a...

Habitat

Found in a variety of open to semi-open habitats, including gardens, cultivated areas, open woodlands, savannas, and dry scrub, from sea level up to around 1600 meters in elevation.

Diet

Primarily feeds on nectar from a wide array of flowering plants, but also consumes small arthropods, including spiders and insects, caught by hawking or gleaning.

Behavior

Hispaniolan Mangoes are diurnal and highly active, spending their days foraging tirelessly for nectar and insects. They are famously territorial, with males in particular aggressively defending prime feeding areas, chasing off not only other hummingbirds but also much larger birds, employing impr...

Range

The Hispaniolan Mango is endemic to the island of Hispaniola, which comprises the Dominican Republic and Haiti, and is present year-round across its entire range. Its distribution also extends to several associated small islands, including Île de la Gonâve, Île de la Tortue (Tortuga), and Saona I...

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Fun Facts

- The Hispaniolan Mango is the largest hummingbird species endemic to the island of Hispaniola. - Its common name, 'Mango,' refers to the fruit-like iridescent colors found in its plumage. - Males are famously aggressive, known to chase away not just other hummingbirds but also much larger birds ...

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