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Braunschwanzamazilie

Amazilia tzacatl

Least Concern

About

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.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Apodiformes (Seglervögel)

Species

Amazilia tzacatl (Braunschwanzamazilie)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイバラエメラルドハチドリ

Chinese 棕尾蜂鳥

Spanish Colibrí cola rojiza

French Ariane à ventre gris

German Braunschwanzamazilie

Russian Коричневохвоетая амазилия

Similar Species in Amazilia

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Fahlbauchamazilie

Amazilia yucatanensis

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Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Braunschwanzamazilie?

The scientific name of Braunschwanzamazilie is Amazilia tzacatl. It belongs to the genus Amazilia.

What is the conservation status of Braunschwanzamazilie?

Braunschwanzamazilie (Amazilia tzacatl) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Braunschwanzamazilie live?

Braunschwanzamazilie is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Braunschwanzamazilie belong to?

Braunschwanzamazilie (Amazilia tzacatl) belongs to the genus Amazilia, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Braunschwanzamazilie endangered?

No, Braunschwanzamazilie (Amazilia tzacatl) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Braunschwanzamazilie belong to?

Braunschwanzamazilie (Amazilia tzacatl) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Braunschwanzamazilie?

The closest relatives of Braunschwanzamazilie in the genus Amazilia include Fahlbauchamazilie, Hondurasamazilie, Mangrovenamazilie, Zimtbauchamazilie, Violet-bellied Hummingbird.