Green-breasted Mango
Common name: Green-breasted Mango
Scientific name: Anthracothorax prevostii
Clades: Polytminae - Mangoes
The Green-breasted mango is 11–12 cm in length. Males average 7.2 g, females, 6.8 g.
The Green-breasted Mango is a striking and substantial hummingbird, distinguished by its slightly arched black bill and its preference for forest edges and open areas with scattered tall trees. This magnificent avian creature is often spotted perching and feeding high in the canopy, but it also gracefully descends to feed at lower levels and will even grace human habitation by visiting feeders.
The male Green-breasted Mango presents a powerful and solid appearance, cloaked in a deep, dark green hue with a conspicuous black throat and a tail adorned with a purplish sheen. In certain cases, the females resemble the males in their appearance. On the other hand, the female and immature birds exhibit unique features, including a prominent dark stripe running down the center of their throat and breast, complemented by white tail corners. Furthermore, the immature birds boast the addition of rusty mottling along the sides of their throat and breast, adding to their enchanting allure.
In the verdant tapestry of the forest, the Green-breasted Mango stands out as a symbol of nature's elegance and resilience. Its captivating presence, whether high in the verdant canopy or gracing the lower realms, serves as a reminder of the intricate beauty that thrives in the heart of the wilderness. With its deep green plumage and the subtle shimmer of its purplish tail, this avian gem bestows a touch of majesty upon its arboreal domain, affirming its status as a brilliant luminary in the avian kingdom.
4 subspecies:
A. p. prevostii
Distribution Eastern Mexico to Guatemala, Belize, and El Salvador.Distribution El Salvador and Honduras south to northwestern Panama.
Distribution Providencia Island and San Andrés Island.
A. p. viridicordatus
Distribution Extreme northeastern Colombia and coastal slope of northern Venezuela, from Guajira Peninsula to Sucre state
