Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Amazilia tzacatl
About the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
The rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) is a medium-sized hummingbird that breeds from east-central Mexico, through Central America and Colombia, east to western Venezuela and south through western Ecuador to near the border with Peru. The larger Escudo hummingbird from Isla Escudo de Veraguas in Panama is commonly considered a subspecies of the rufous-tailed hummingbird. This is a common to abundant bird of open country, river banks, woodland, scrub, forest edge, coffee plantations and gardens up to...
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 15,853 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird?
The scientific name of the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is Amazilia tzacatl.
How many Rufous-tailed Hummingbird sightings have been recorded?
15,853 observations of the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird have been recorded on iNaturalist.
