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5 ins (13cm). A large hummingbird. Male has reddish-purple cheeks and sides of the neck, velvety black underparts, purplish-blue wings and an iridescent greenish-blue back. Female is similar but duller. | 5 ins (13cm). A large hummingbird. Male has reddish-purple cheeks and sides of the neck, velvety black underparts, purplish-blue wings and an iridescent greenish-blue back. Female is similar but duller. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
A species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family (Linnaeus, 1758). Endemic to Jamaica. | A species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family (Linnaeus, 1758). Endemic to Jamaica. |
Revision as of 19:31, 3 October 2007
- Anthracothorax mango
Identification
5 ins (13cm). A large hummingbird. Male has reddish-purple cheeks and sides of the neck, velvety black underparts, purplish-blue wings and an iridescent greenish-blue back. Female is similar but duller.
Distribution
Taxonomy
A species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family (Linnaeus, 1758). Endemic to Jamaica.
Habitat
Gardens, wood edges, clusters of trees and banana plantations.
Behaviour
Voice: sharp, raspy, tics.