Buffalograss vs Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Urochloa jubata compared with Amazilia tzacatl
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Buffalograss | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Urochloa | Amazilia |
| Species | Urochloa jubata | Amazilia tzacatl |
Conservation Status
Buffalograss
LC — Least ConcernRufous-tailed Hummingbird
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Buffalograss | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Buffalograss
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Brazil.
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Buffalograss
The Buffalograss (Urochloa jubata) is a species in the genus Urochloa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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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