Long-tailed Sylph vs Shingled Rock Shield
Aglaiocercus kingii compared with Xanthoparmelia stenophylla
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Long-tailed Sylph | Shingled Rock Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus | Aglaiocercus | Xanthoparmelia |
| Species | Aglaiocercus kingii | Xanthoparmelia stenophylla |
Conservation Status
Long-tailed Sylph
LC — Least ConcernShingled Rock Shield
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Long-tailed Sylph | Shingled Rock Shield |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Shingled Rock Shield
Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).
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.
Shingled Rock Shield
No description available.
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