Rufous-tailed Hummingbird vs Smooth Star Apple
Amazilia tzacatl compared with Chrysophyllum argenteum
Key Differences
- Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is Least Concern while Smooth Star Apple is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird | Smooth Star Apple |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Ericales (Ericales) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Sapotaceae |
| Genus | Amazilia | Chrysophyllum |
| Species | Amazilia tzacatl | Chrysophyllum argenteum |
Conservation Status
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
LC — Least ConcernSmooth Star Apple
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird | Smooth Star Apple |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Smooth Star Apple
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.
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.
Smooth Star Apple
No description available.
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