bastard copperleaf vs Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Acalypha chamaedrifolia compared with Amazilia tzacatl
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | bastard copperleaf | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Acalypha | Amazilia |
| Species | Acalypha chamaedrifolia | Amazilia tzacatl |
Conservation Status
bastard copperleaf
LC — Least ConcernRufous-tailed Hummingbird
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | bastard copperleaf | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
bastard copperleaf
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Colombia and Cuba.
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
bastard copperleaf
The Bastard copperleaf (Acalypha chamaedrifolia) is a species in the genus Acalypha. It is currently classified as Least Concern 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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