Australian Bur-grass vs Black-throated Mango
Tragus australianus compared with Anthracothorax nigricollis
Key Differences
- Australian Bur-grass is Not Evaluated while Black-throated Mango is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Australian Bur-grass | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Tragus | Anthracothorax |
| Species | Tragus australianus | Anthracothorax nigricollis |
Conservation Status
Australian Bur-grass
NE — Not EvaluatedBlack-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Australian Bur-grass | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Australian Bur-grass
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Bolivia).
Black-throated Mango
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Australian Bur-grass
The Australian Bur-grass (Tragus australianus) is a species in the genus Tragus. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes. Tragus australianus contributes to the biodiversity of its native ecosystems.
Black-throated Mango
A large, striking hummingbird of tropical forests from southern Mexico to Argentina, black-throated mangos have dramatic sexual dimorphism — males display glittering black throat and breast with violet and green flanks and a bold purple tail, while females are white below with a central black stripe. Inhabiting forest edges, clearings, and gardens, they aggressively defend flowering trees. Males perform spectacular aerial display flights at treetop height. Listed as Least Concern across their broad neotropical range.
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