Long-tailed Sylph vs Silver-beaked Tanager
Aglaiocercus kingii compared with Ramphocelus carbo
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Long-tailed Sylph | Silver-beaked Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Aves (Birds) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Thraupidae |
| Genus | Aglaiocercus | Ramphocelus |
| Species | Aglaiocercus kingii | Ramphocelus carbo |
Evolutionary Relationship
Long-tailed Sylph and Silver-beaked Tanager share a common ancestor at the Class level: Aves. (Birds)
Conservation Status
Long-tailed Sylph
LC — Least ConcernSilver-beaked Tanager
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Long-tailed Sylph | Silver-beaked Tanager |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Silver-beaked Tanager
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
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.
Silver-beaked Tanager
Silver-beaked Tanager (Ramphocelus carbo) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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