Black-throated Mango vs Cappadocian Maple
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Acer cappadocicum
Key Differences
- Black-throated Mango is Least Concern while Cappadocian Maple is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Cappadocian Maple |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Sapindales (Sapindales) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Acer |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Acer cappadocicum |
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernCappadocian Maple
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Cappadocian Maple |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Cappadocian Maple
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (8 countries).
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.
Cappadocian Maple
The Cappadocian Maple (Acer cappadocicum) is a species in the genus Acer. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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