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Birdsong field guide

Jamaican Mango

Anthracothorax mango

The Jamaican Mango is a large, dark-plumaged hummingbird endemic to Jamaica, recognized by its striking iridescent magenta-purple neck patches. It is a bold and territorial species common in the island's lowlands and gardens.

What it sounds like

A sharp, high-pitched metallic 'tsit' or 'tik', often repeated rapidly during territorial displays.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Nick Komar · JamaicaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the largest hummingbird species endemic to the island of Jamaica.
The plumage appears almost black in low light, but reveals deep violet-purple 'collars' when caught in direct sunlight.
This species is highly territorial and is known to aggressively defend nectar sources from other hummingbirds and large insects.
While primarily a nectar-feeder, it frequently hunts small insects mid-air using a technique known as hawking.
Unlike many other hummingbirds, the Jamaican Mango often perches on high, exposed dead branches to survey its territory.

Habitat

Open lowlands, coastal gardens, plantations, and secondary forests up to mid-elevations.

Range

Endemic to Jamaica.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-throated MangoAnthracothorax nigricollis Green MangoAnthracothorax viridis Green-breasted MangoAnthracothorax prevostii Green-throated MangoAnthracothorax viridigula Hispaniolan MangoAnthracothorax dominicus Puerto Rican MangoAnthracothorax aurulentus Veraguan MangoAnthracothorax veraguensis

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