Hispaniolan Mango (Anthracothorax dominicus)
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Hispaniolan Mango

Anthracothorax dominicus (Linnaeus, 1766)

12–14 cmLength5.8 gWeight

The Hispaniolan mango (Anthracothorax dominicus) is a species of hummingbird in the subfamily Polytminae.

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Haiti

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Haiti

Hispaniolan Mango has been recorded at 49 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Jardín Botánico NacionalDominican Republic852 records
  2. Hacienda La EsperanzaPuerto Rico814 records
  3. Paraíso Caño HondoDominican Republic677 records
More places
  1. 26 HDLPuerto Rico553 records
  2. Bosque Estatal de CambalachePuerto Rico520 records
  3. Rabo de GatoDominican Republic383 records
  4. Bosque Estatal de PiñonesPuerto Rico277 records
  5. PN Julio Enrique MonagaPuerto Rico275 records
  6. La Parguera – town and nearest environsPuerto Rico253 records
  7. Salinas de Cabo Rojo-Centro Interpretativo y VeredasPuerto Rico227 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Puerto RicoDominican RepublicHaitiBritish Virgin Islands

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Hispaniolan mango (Anthracothorax dominicus) is a species of hummingbird in the subfamily Polytminae. It is endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti).

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Questions

How big is the Hispaniolan Mango?

The Hispaniolan Mango is about 12–14 cm long and weighs around 5.8 g.

Where does the Hispaniolan Mango live?

Its breeding range: North America: Hispaniola and nearby islands. It is most often recorded in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Haiti.

When is the best time to see the Hispaniolan Mango?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Hispaniolan Mango endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Hispaniolan Mango as Least Concern.

What does the Hispaniolan Mango eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Hispaniolan Mango in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Length
12–14 cm
Weight
5.8 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
63 mm
Tail
37 mm
Bill
27 mm
Tarsus
5 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America: Hispaniola and nearby islands

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Anthracothorax

Other birds in the genus Anthracothorax

Jamaican MangoJamaican MangoAnthracothorax mangoGreen-throated MangoGreen-throated MangoAnthracothorax viridigulaGreen-breasted MangoGreen-breasted MangoAnthracothorax prevostiiVeraguan MangoVeraguan MangoAnthracothorax veraguensisBlack-throated MangoBlack-throated MangoAnthracothorax nigricollisPuerto Rican MangoPuerto Rican MangoAnthracothorax aurulentusGreen MangoGreen MangoAnthracothorax viridisCrimson TopazCrimson TopazTopaza pellaFiery TopazFiery TopazTopaza pyraWhite-necked JacobinWhite-necked JacobinFlorisuga mellivora
Hispaniolan Mango

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