Rufous-tailed Hummingbird vs Stinging Tree
Amazilia tzacatl compared with Dendrocnide peltata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird | Stinging Tree |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Rosales (Roses & Allies) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Urticaceae |
| Genus | Amazilia | Dendrocnide |
| Species | Amazilia tzacatl | Dendrocnide peltata |
Conservation Status
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
LC — Least ConcernStinging Tree
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird | Stinging Tree |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Stinging Tree
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.
Stinging Tree
No description available.
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