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Birdsong field guide

Puerto Rican Mango

Anthracothorax aurulentus

A medium-sized hummingbird endemic to the Puerto Rican archipelago, distinguished by its slightly decurved bill and preference for open, lowland environments.

What it sounds like

High-pitched, sharp metallic 'tsip' notes, often delivered in a rapid, twittering sequence.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

It was formerly considered the same species as the Hispaniolan Mango before being split into its own distinct species.
The species exhibits strong sexual dimorphism; males have glittering green underparts while females feature white underparts with a central black stripe.
Unlike the sympatric Green Mango, this species avoids dense interior forests, preferring coastal scrub and suburban gardens.
In addition to nectar, it frequently 'hawks' for insects, catching them mid-air to supplement its protein intake.
Its nest is a tiny cup constructed from soft plant down and spiderwebs, often located on thin, exposed branches.

Habitat

Coastal scrub, gardens, mangroves, and open secondary forests.

Range

Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the British and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-throated MangoAnthracothorax nigricollis Green MangoAnthracothorax viridis Green-breasted MangoAnthracothorax prevostii Green-throated MangoAnthracothorax viridigula Hispaniolan MangoAnthracothorax dominicus Jamaican MangoAnthracothorax mango Veraguan MangoAnthracothorax veraguensis

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