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Anthracothorax mango
Photo by Jan Van den Broeck

Identification

Photo taken: Anchovy, Jamaica 5 ins (13cm). A large hummingbird. Male has reddish-purple cheeks and sides of the neck, velvety black underparts, purplish-blue wings and an iridescent greenish-blue back. Female is similar but duller. Voice is raspy, sharp tics.

Distribution

Widespread and common endemic to Jamaica.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Gardens, wood edges, clusters of trees.

Behaviour

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