Long-tailed Sylph vs Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager
Aglaiocercus kingii compared with Anisognathus igniventris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Long-tailed Sylph | Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (حيوانات) | Animalia (حيوانات) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (حبليات) | Chordata (حبليات) |
| Class same | Aves (طيور) | Aves (طيور) |
| Order | Apodiformes (سماميات) | Passeriformes (جواثم) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Thraupidae |
| Genus | Aglaiocercus | Anisognathus |
| Species | Aglaiocercus kingii | Anisognathus igniventris |
Evolutionary Relationship
Long-tailed Sylph and Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager share a common ancestor at the Class level: Aves. (طيور)
Conservation Status
Long-tailed Sylph
LC — Least ConcernScarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Long-tailed Sylph | Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Long-tailed Sylph
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Long-tailed Sylph
One of the most strikingly ornamented hummingbirds, male long-tailed sylphs have iridescent green plumage and dramatically elongated, ribbon-like outer tail feathers reaching up to 22 cm — over three times the body length. Found in Andean cloud forests of Colombia and Venezuela, they inhabit humid montane forest between 1,400–2,800 meters elevation. Males perform elaborate display flights to attract females. Their extravagant tails are a classic example of sexual selection via female preference.
Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager
Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager (Anisognathus igniventris) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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