Black-throated Mango vs Notch-wing Button
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Acleris emargana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Notch-wing Button |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Tortricidae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Acleris |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Acleris emargana |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black-throated Mango and Notch-wing Button share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernNotch-wing Button
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Notch-wing Button |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Notch-wing Button
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.
Notch-wing Button
No description available.
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