Black-throated Mango vs Cinnamon Weaver
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Ploceus badius
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Cinnamon Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Aves (Birds) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Ploceidae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Ploceus |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Ploceus badius |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black-throated Mango and Cinnamon Weaver share a common ancestor at the Class level: Aves. (Birds)
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernCinnamon Weaver
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Cinnamon Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Cinnamon Weaver
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
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.
Cinnamon Weaver
The Cinnamon Weaver (Ploceus badius) is a species in the genus Ploceus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
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