Long-tailed Sylph vs Silverleaf Sunflower
Aglaiocercus kingii compared with Helianthus argophyllus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Long-tailed Sylph | Silverleaf Sunflower |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Aglaiocercus | Helianthus (Sunflowers) |
| Species | Aglaiocercus kingii | Helianthus argophyllus |
Conservation Status
Long-tailed Sylph
LC — Least ConcernSilverleaf Sunflower
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Long-tailed Sylph | Silverleaf Sunflower |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Silverleaf Sunflower
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Australia, Japan, Mozambique, South Africa, and Tonga.
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.
Silverleaf Sunflower
No description available.
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