Green-breasted Mango
(Anthracothorax prevostii)

This species is found from eastern Mexico to northern South America. Susan Campbell banded this immature male, which appeared at a feeder in Concord in November 2000. It was the first recorded sighting of this species in the United States outside of Texas.

Sighting map

NC Hummers Index

Note the striking, broad, blackish-green stripe on the underparts, with white borders. This bird also shows some strong cinnamon patches, indicating it is an immature.

photos: Wayne Irvin