Black-throated Mango vs Idaho Licorice-root
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Ligusticum verticillatum
Key Differences
- Black-throated Mango is Least Concern while Idaho Licorice-root is Data Deficient.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Idaho Licorice-root |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Apiales (Apiales) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Ligusticum |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Ligusticum verticillatum |
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernIdaho Licorice-root
DD — Data DeficientPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Idaho Licorice-root |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Idaho Licorice-root
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
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.
Idaho Licorice-root
No description available.
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