Angular water-starwort vs Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Callitriche cribrosa compared with Amazilia tzacatl
Key Differences
- Angular water-starwort is Near Threatened while Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Angular water-starwort | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Lamiales (Lamiales) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Plantaginaceae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Callitriche | Amazilia |
| Species | Callitriche cribrosa | Amazilia tzacatl |
Conservation Status
Angular water-starwort
NT — Near ThreatenedRufous-tailed Hummingbird
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Angular water-starwort | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Angular water-starwort
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Angular water-starwort
The Angular water-starwort (Callitriche cribrosa) is a species in the genus Callitriche. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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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