Black-throated Mango

Common name: Black-throated Mango
Scientific name: Anthracothorax nigricollis
Clades: Polytminae - Mangoes

The Black-throated Mango have an average length of about 11-12 cm (4.3-4.7 in) and a wingspan of around 15 cm (5.9 in). The male and female are generally similar in size, with the male being slightly larger in some cases.

They are known for their fast and agile flight, which allows them to hover and move quickly between flowers while feeding on nectar. This is facilitated decurved bill and by their relatively large wings compared to their body size, as well as their lightweight build and specialized flight muscles.

As its name suggests, they are darker hummingbirds that have an iridescent green plumage on their back, wings, and tail, with a black throat and a white or light-colored breast. The female has similar green plumage, but with a green throat instead of black.

Black-throated Mangoes are found in tropical and subtropical forests, and can be seen from sea level up to elevations of around 1,500 meters.