Black-throated Mango vs Bleeding Bonnet
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Mycena sanguinolenta
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Bleeding Bonnet |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Mycenaceae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Mycena |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Mycena sanguinolenta |
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernBleeding Bonnet
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Bleeding Bonnet |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black-throated Mango
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Bleeding Bonnet
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
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.
Bleeding Bonnet
The Bleeding Bonnet (Mycena sanguinolenta) is a species in the genus Mycena. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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