Black-throated Mango vs Orange Tip
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Anthocharis cardamines
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Orange Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Anthocharis |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Anthocharis cardamines |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black-throated Mango and Orange Tip share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernOrange Tip
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Orange Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Orange Tip
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (39 countries).
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.
Orange Tip
Orange Tip (Anthocharis cardamines) 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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