Babington's Orache vs Black-throated Mango
Atriplex glabriuscula compared with Anthracothorax nigricollis
Key Differences
- Babington's Orache is Near Threatened while Black-throated Mango is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Babington's Orache | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Atriplex | Anthracothorax |
| Species | Atriplex glabriuscula | Anthracothorax nigricollis |
Conservation Status
Babington's Orache
NT — Near ThreatenedBlack-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Babington's Orache | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Babington's Orache
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Black-throated Mango
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Babington's Orache
The Babington's Orache (Atriplex glabriuscula) is a species in the genus Atriplex. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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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