Black-throated Mango vs Large Cabbage White
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Pieris brassicae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Large Cabbage White |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Pieridae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Pieris |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Pieris brassicae |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black-throated Mango and Large Cabbage White share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernLarge Cabbage White
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Large Cabbage White |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Large Cabbage White
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (41 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).
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.
Large Cabbage White
Large Cabbage White (Pieris brassicae) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
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