Rufous-tailed Hummingbird vs Thin-leaf Pine
Amazilia tzacatl compared with Pinus maximinoi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird | Thin-leaf Pine |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Coniferophyta (Conifers) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Pinopsida (Conifers) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Pinales (Pines & Allies) |
| Family | Trochilidae | Pinaceae (Pine Family) |
| Genus | Amazilia | Pinus (Pines) |
| Species | Amazilia tzacatl | Pinus maximinoi |
Conservation Status
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
LC — Least ConcernThin-leaf Pine
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird | Thin-leaf Pine |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Thin-leaf Pine
Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.
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.
Thin-leaf Pine
No description available.
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