Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Amazilia tzacatl
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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) widely distributed from Mexico through Central America to western Ecuador. Green plumage with a rufous tail. Red bill with dark tip. Nectarivore of gardens, forest edges, and second growth. One of the most common Neotropical hummingbirds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.3 cm | 4.4 in |
| Weight | 5.04 g | 0.18 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Rufous Coucal: entirely rufous-brown overall; long dark graduated tail; red eye; monochromatic rufous plumage; sexually similar
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Widely distributed from Mexico through Central America to western Ecuador. Resident in varied lowland habitats.
Diet & Feeding
Common lowland nectarivore of Central America; visits Heliconia, banana, and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 18-22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant trill with buzzing character; powerful churring vibration carrying across open hillside.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Amazilia |
| Species | Amazilia tzacatl |
Distribution
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family