Black-throated Mango vs Allen's Hummingbird
Anthracothorax nigricollis compared with Selasphorus sasin
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-throated Mango | Allen's Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthracothorax nigricollis | Selasphorus sasin |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.3 cm (5.2 in) | 8.1 cm (3.2 in) |
| Weight | 7.333333333333333 g (0.26 oz) | 3.1500000000000004 g (0.11 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of humid lowland and foothill forests; aggressive territory holder at flowering shrubs. Takes insects … | Feeds on nectar from coastal sage scrub and forest flowers in California. Supplements diet with … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Black-throated Mango
Soft, pure whistle with melancholy quality; single sustained tone with gentle fall at end, given at dawn and dusk.
Allen's Hummingbird
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well across broad coastal mangroves.
Geographic Range & Migration
Black-throated Mango
Widespread from Trinidad and Panama south through Colombia and Venezuela to Bolivia, Brazil, and the Guianas. 0–1,200 m.
Allen's Hummingbird
Breeds along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Partial migrant; some Channel Islands populations resident year-round.
Conservation Status
Black-throated Mango
Allen's Hummingbird
About These Birds
Black-throated Mango
A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) widely distributed from Panama through South America to Argentina. Males have a velvety black throat bordered by blue-green. Long, curved bill. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, plantations, and open country. One of the most adaptable mangos.
Allen's Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) breeding along the Pacific coast from Oregon to southern California. Males have an orange-red throat and rufous flanks. Closely related to Rufous Hummingbird. Partial migrant; some populations resident on Channel Islands. Named after Thomas Allen.