Veraguan Mango
A species of Mangos Scientific name : Anthracothorax veraguensis Genus : Mangos
Veraguan Mango, A species of Mangos
Botanical name: Anthracothorax veraguensis
Genus: Mangos
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Description
The Veraguan mango is a medium-sized hummingbird species, reaching lengths of 11–12 cm. Both sexes are metallic green with a slightly decurved, dark grey beak, and black tail feathers with a red circle central to each feather. This species exhibits sexual dimorphism. Males have a blueish breast and belly, whilst females have a white-cream belly with a dark teal stripe running down the breast. The morphology of the Veraguan mango is very similar to that of the Green-breasted mango, however it differs by the lack of black plumage on the throat. The black ventral stripe seen in the Green-breasted mango is teal coloured in female Veraguan mangos. 
Size
12 cm
Feeding Habits
Veraguan Mango primarily feeds on nectar, utilizing a specialized long bill to extract it from flowers. This bird exhibits hovering behaviors while feeding, similar to hummingbirds, and may also consume insects, demonstrating an adaptable diet. Unique to its feeding is a preference for certain flowers.
Habitat
The veraguan Mango is primarily found in open habitats that include pastures and areas near streams with shrubbery and scattered trees. This species favors regions characterized by partially cleared landscapes that allow for both foraging and perching opportunities. The broader geographical range of the veraguan Mango's habitat includes tropical and subtropical zones, where these open vegetation areas are prevalent and provide the necessary conditions for its survival and reproduction.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The species is named for the region it was first discovered in, Veraguas Province in Panama. However, it is common throughout much of the Pacific coastline of Panama and into Costa Rica. Until recently it was considered endemic to Panama, but has now been sighted in the southern Pacific lowlands of Costa Rica. In 2009 it was added to the official list of birds of Costa Rica. Like other hummingbird species, the Veraguan mango feeds on nectar and invertebrates. It has been observed feeding on the flowers of Erythrina gibbosa in Costa Rica, and other species in the genus Erythrina at other locations.
Species Status
It is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN. Its population size and population trend are not known, but are not believed to be sufficient to raise its status to Vulnerable. It is known to occupy a restricted range of approximately 57,300 km, however this is above the criterion needed to be listed as vulnerable.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Mangos Species
Veraguan Mango 
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