Jamaican Mango
Jamaican Mango in motion
Scientific Name: Anthracothorax mango Status: Least concern Range: Jamaica Habitat: Low-land open habitats, Forest edges Diet: Nectar Mating: All year Length: 11-12 cm
Description
The Jamaican mango is one of the three endemic hummingbirds that can be found in Jamaica.
The Jamaican mango is primarily black in colour with scattered iridescent colours such as magenta, yellow and green on its body especially its crown.
Both male and female birds of this species look the same in appearance with the exception of immature males which have blue throats up until 2 years of age.
The Jamaican mango is generally 11-12 cm in length and 8.5g in weight.
Diet
Jamaican mangos feed on the nectar of flowering plants.
Mating
Jamaican mangos mate all year round especially during the months of January to May. Nests are small and cup-shaped and made of woven fibres.
Habitat
The Jamaican mango can be found in a variety of habitats such as open low-land habitats and forest edges.