About the Jamaican Mango
The Jamaican mango is a species of hummingbird in the subfamily Polytminae. It is endemic to Jamaica.
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The Jamaican mango is 11 to 12 cm (4.3 to 4.7 in) long and weighs 8.5 to 9.1 g (0.30 to 0.32 oz). It differs from all others of its genus by being dark overall rather than mostly bright green. The adult male's crown is dull green, the sides of the head and neck metallic magenta, and the back dull greenish bronze. The central tail feathers are dusky bronze to dull black and the rest metallic violet with a thin dark blue band. The underparts are velvety black. The adult female is similar but with faded velvety green flanks and white tips on the outer tail feathers. Voice: The Jamaican mango is not highly vocal and its song has not been described. Its call is "a sharp, raspy 'tic...tic...tic'."
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Where the Jamaican Mango lives
When to see the Jamaican Mango
Peak activity in March · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Veraguan MangoAnthracothorax veraguensisThe Veraguan mango is a medium-sized hummingbird species, reaching lengths of 11–12 cm.
Green MangoAnthracothorax viridisThe green mango is 11 to 14 cm (4.3 to 5.5 in) long and weighs about 7 g (0.25 oz).
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