American Toad vs Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Amazilia tzacatl
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Amazilia |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Amazilia tzacatl |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Toad and Rufous-tailed Hummingbird share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernRufous-tailed Hummingbird
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Toad
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in United States.
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
American Toad
The American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus) is a species in the genus Anaxyrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
One of the most common hummingbirds in Central America and northwestern South America, rufous-tailed hummingbirds are medium-sized with green upper parts and a diagnostic bright rufous-orange tail. Found from Mexico to Ecuador and Trinidad in a wide range of habitats including forest edges, gardens, plantations, and secondary growth from sea level to 2,100 meters. Aggressive territory defenders at feeders and flowering plants, they are frequently seen in gardens across their range. Listed as Least Concern.
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