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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

Amazilia tzacatl

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
11.3 cm
น้ำหนัก
5.04 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Trochilidae
อันดับ
Caprimulgiformes

The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.3 cm and a weight of 5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
กว้างปีก 11.3 cm 4.4 in
น้ำหนัก 5.04 g 0.18 oz

Habitat & Range

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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.

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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การทำรัง

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 18-22 days.

จำนวนไข่

2

เสียง

เสียงร้อง

Deep, resonant trill with buzzing character; powerful churring vibration carrying across open hillside.

อนุกรมวิทยา

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
วงศ์ตระกูล Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Amazilia
ชนิดพันธุ์ Amazilia tzacatl

Distribution

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird has been recorded in 4 countries.

พบ Not recorded

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External Databases

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What does the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird eat?
Common lowland nectarivore of Central America; visits Heliconia, banana, and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird live?
Widely distributed from Mexico through Central America to western Ecuador. Resident in varied lowland habitats.
Is the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird endangered?
The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 18-22 days.
What does the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird sound like?
Deep, resonant trill with buzzing character; powerful churring vibration carrying across open hillside.
How big is the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird?
The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird has a wingspan of 11.3 cm, weight of 5.04 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird belong to?
The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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