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Birdsong field guide

Hispaniolan Mango

Anthracothorax dominicus

A large, robust hummingbird endemic to Hispaniola, characterized by its decurved bill and the male's striking blackish underparts.

What it sounds like

A repetitive series of sharp, high-pitched 'tsip' notes and liquid metallic chirps.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Oscar Humberto Marin-Gomez · Dominican RepublicCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Males feature a velvety black breast and belly with iridescent green upperparts and a deep reddish-purple tail.
The species was once considered conspecific with the Puerto Rican Mango before being split into a distinct species.
They are highly territorial and aggressively defend prime nectar sources from other hummingbirds and even larger bird species.
Their nest is a tiny cup made of soft plant fibers and spider webs, often decorated with lichen for camouflage.
In addition to nectar, they are skilled at 'hawking' insects in mid-air to meet their protein requirements.

Habitat

Coastal scrub, dry forests, gardens, and semi-open plantations from sea level to mid-elevations.

Range

The island of Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic) and nearby satellite islands.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-throated MangoAnthracothorax nigricollis Green MangoAnthracothorax viridis Green-breasted MangoAnthracothorax prevostii Green-throated MangoAnthracothorax viridigula Jamaican MangoAnthracothorax mango Puerto Rican MangoAnthracothorax aurulentus Veraguan MangoAnthracothorax veraguensis

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