Long-tailed Sylph vs Mulberry-Leaf Maple
Aglaiocercus kingii compared with Acer morifolium
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Long-tailed Sylph | Mulberry-Leaf Maple |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Sapindales (Sapindales) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Aglaiocercus | Acer |
| Species | Aglaiocercus kingii | Acer morifolium |
Conservation Status
Long-tailed Sylph
LC — Least ConcernMulberry-Leaf Maple
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Long-tailed Sylph | Mulberry-Leaf Maple |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Long-tailed Sylph
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Mulberry-Leaf Maple
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Long-tailed Sylph
One of the most strikingly ornamented hummingbirds, male long-tailed sylphs have iridescent green plumage and dramatically elongated, ribbon-like outer tail feathers reaching up to 22 cm — over three times the body length. Found in Andean cloud forests of Colombia and Venezuela, they inhabit humid montane forest between 1,400–2,800 meters elevation. Males perform elaborate display flights to attract females. Their extravagant tails are a classic example of sexual selection via female preference.
Mulberry-Leaf Maple
No description available.
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