Black-throated Mango vs Forest Ironplum
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Drypetes gerrardii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Forest Ironplum |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Putranjivaceae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Drypetes |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Drypetes gerrardii |
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernForest Ironplum
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Forest Ironplum |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Forest Ironplum
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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.
Forest Ironplum
No description available.
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