Giant dodder vs Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Cuscuta reflexa compared with Amazilia tzacatl
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Giant dodder | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Solanales (Solanales) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Cuscuta | Amazilia |
| Species | Cuscuta reflexa | Amazilia tzacatl |
Conservation Status
Giant dodder
LC — Least ConcernRufous-tailed Hummingbird
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Giant dodder | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Giant dodder
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.
Distributed across Bhutan, Mauritius, and United States.
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Giant dodder
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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