Rufous-tailed Hummingbird vs Sand Hickory
Amazilia tzacatl compared with Carya pallida
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird | Sand Hickory |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Juglandaceae |
| Genus | Amazilia | Carya |
| Species | Amazilia tzacatl | Carya pallida |
Conservation Status
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
LC — Least ConcernSand Hickory
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird | Sand Hickory |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Sand Hickory
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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.
Sand Hickory
No description available.
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