Black-throated Mango vs Red Edge Bonnet
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Mycena rubromarginata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Red Edge Bonnet |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Mycenaceae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Mycena |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Mycena rubromarginata |
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernRed Edge Bonnet
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Red Edge Bonnet |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Red Edge Bonnet
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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.
Red Edge Bonnet
No description available.
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