Black-throated Mango vs Mountain Sorrel Rust
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Puccinia oxyriae
Key Differences
- Black-throated Mango is Least Concern while Mountain Sorrel Rust is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Mountain Sorrel Rust |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Pucciniomycetes (Pucciniomycetes) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Pucciniales (Pucciniales) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Pucciniaceae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Puccinia |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Puccinia oxyriae |
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernMountain Sorrel Rust
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Mountain Sorrel Rust |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Mountain Sorrel Rust
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across 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.
Mountain Sorrel Rust
No description available.
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