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