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Black-throated Mango

Black-throated Mango

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The Black-throated Mango is a widespread and common hummingbird, characterized by its iridescent green body and a prominent black throat and belly patch. It is a robust and territorial species, often seen defending its feeding grounds.
Where to spot
Found across a large range in tropical South America and parts of the Caribbean, inhabiting gardens, plantations, forest edges, and open woodlands.
How to spot
Identify by its relatively large size for a hummingbird, iridescent green back, and distinct black throat/belly stripe. Look for it defending feeding territories or perching conspicuously on exposed branches.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, frequently visiting feeders and flowering plants from dawn to dusk. They are particularly noticeable during peak blooming seasons.
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File:Black-throated mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis) female.jpg
File:Black-throated mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis) male Wayra.jpg
File:Female Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis).jpg
File:Anthracothorax nigricollis-Black-throated Mango (female).JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Anthracothorax nigricollis - Vincent A. Vos - 418252083.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Anthracothorax nigricollis 1152.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis) (8077721181).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis) (8079774472).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis) (8079782365).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-throated mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis) female.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-throated mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis) male Wayra.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Female Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This hummingbird is known for its aggressive and territorial behavior, often chasing away other hummingbirds and even larger birds from prime feeding spots and flowering trees.
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