Antillean Mango vs Brown Violetear
Anthracothorax dominicus compared with Colibri delphinae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Antillean Mango | Brown Violetear |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Aves (Birds) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order same | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family same | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Colibri |
| Species | Anthracothorax dominicus | Colibri delphinae |
Evolutionary Relationship
Antillean Mango and Brown Violetear share a common ancestor at the Family level: Trochilidae.
Conservation Status
Antillean Mango
LC — Least ConcernBrown Violetear
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Antillean Mango | Brown Violetear |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Antillean Mango
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
Brown Violetear
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Antillean Mango
The Antillean Mango (Anthracothorax dominicus) is a species in the genus Anthracothorax. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Brown Violetear
The only predominantly brown hummingbird in the violetear genus, brown violetears have brownish-bronze upper parts and a diagnostic violet-blue ear patch. Found across a broad range of humid forest and forest edge from Guatemala south through Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil to Bolivia. Inhabiting elevations from lowland to 2,000 meters, they are found in forest interior, forest edge, and gardens. Despite relatively drab plumage for a hummingbird, the violet ear patch glitters vividly in direct sunlight.
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