Elastic Saddle vs Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Helvella elastica compared with Amazilia tzacatl
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Elastic Saddle | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Pezizales (Pezizales) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Helvellaceae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Helvella | Amazilia |
| Species | Helvella elastica | Amazilia tzacatl |
Conservation Status
Elastic Saddle
LC — Least ConcernRufous-tailed Hummingbird
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Elastic Saddle | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Elastic Saddle
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Elastic Saddle
No description available.
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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