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Hispaniolan Mango
Anthracothorax dominicus
Hispaniolan Mango (Anthracothorax dominicus) — Hummingbirds of North America.
The Hispaniolan Mango (Anthracothorax dominicus) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 5.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Anthracothorax
- Species dominicus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 5.8 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Hispaniolan Mango is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Hispaniolan Mango is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Hispaniolan Mango (Anthracothorax dominicus) is a species of bird in the Trochilidae family, part of the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across North America. Its distribution covers NA Hispaniola and nearby islands.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 5.8 g, with a wing length of about 6.3 cm and a tail of around 3.7 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 75,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Hispaniolan Mango?
The Hispaniolan Mango is a very small bird that weighs around 5.8 g.
Where does the Hispaniolan Mango live?
The Hispaniolan Mango is found across North America with a range covering NA Hispaniola and nearby islands, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Hispaniolan Mango belong to?
The Hispaniolan Mango (Anthracothorax dominicus) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Hispaniolan Mango eat?
The Hispaniolan Mango is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Hispaniolan Mango migrate?
The Hispaniolan Mango is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Hispaniolan Mango endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Hispaniolan Mango's range?
The Hispaniolan Mango has a mapped global range of about 75,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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