Black-throated Mango vs Dull-vented Sharp-tail Bee
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Coelioxys elongatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Dull-vented Sharp-tail Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Megachilidae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Coelioxys |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Coelioxys elongatus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black-throated Mango and Dull-vented Sharp-tail Bee share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernDull-vented Sharp-tail Bee
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Dull-vented Sharp-tail Bee |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Dull-vented Sharp-tail Bee
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.
Dull-vented Sharp-tail Bee
No description available.
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