Rufous-tailed Hummingbird vs Thicket Bean
Amazilia tzacatl compared with Phaseolus polystachios
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird | Thicket Bean |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Amazilia | Phaseolus |
| Species | Amazilia tzacatl | Phaseolus polystachios |
Conservation Status
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
LC — Least ConcernThicket Bean
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird | Thicket Bean |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Thicket Bean
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.
Thicket Bean
No description available.
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