Black-throated Mango vs Cattle Heart
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Parides anchises
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Cattle Heart |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Papilionidae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Parides |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Parides anchises |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black-throated Mango and Cattle Heart share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernCattle Heart
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Cattle Heart |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Cattle Heart
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in Colombia.
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.
Cattle Heart
The Cattle Heart (Parides anchises) is a species in the genus Parides. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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