Black-throated Mango vs Ribbon-tailed Drongo
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Dicrurus megarhynchus
Key Differences
- Black-throated Mango is Least Concern while Ribbon-tailed Drongo is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-throated Mango | Ribbon-tailed Drongo |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Aves (Birds) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Dicruridae |
| Genus | Anthracothorax | Dicrurus |
| Species | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Dicrurus megarhynchus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black-throated Mango and Ribbon-tailed Drongo share a common ancestor at the Class level: Aves. (Birds)
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernRibbon-tailed Drongo
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Ribbon-tailed Drongo |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Ribbon-tailed Drongo
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
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.
Ribbon-tailed Drongo
No description available.
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