Black-throated Mango vs Devon Piercer
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Pammene ignorata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Devon Piercer |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Tortricidae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Pammene |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Pammene ignorata |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black-throated Mango and Devon Piercer share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernDevon Piercer
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Devon Piercer |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Devon Piercer
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Devon Piercer
No description available.
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