Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
A species of Hummingbird Scientific name : Amazilia tzacatl Genus : Hummingbird
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, A species of Hummingbird
Botanical name: Amazilia tzacatl
Genus: Hummingbird
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Description General Info
Description
The adult rufous-tailed hummingbird is 10–12 cm (3.9–4.7 in) long and weighs approximately 5.2 g (0.18 oz). The throat is green (edged whitish in the female), the crown, back and flanks are green tinged golden, the belly is pale greyish, the vent and rump are rufous and the slightly forked tail is rufous with a dusky tip. The almost straight bill is red with a black tip; the black is more extensive on the upper mandible, which may appear all black. Immatures are virtually identical to the female. The call is a low chut, and the male's song is a whistled tse we ts’ we or tse tse wip tseek tse. The female rufous-tailed hummingbird is entirely responsible for nest building and incubation. She lays two white eggs in a compact cup nest constructed from plant-fibre and dead leaves and decorated with lichens and mosses 1–6 m (3.3–19.7 ft) high on a thin horizontal twig. Incubation takes 15–19 days, and fledging another 20–26. 
Size
11 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Green
Yellow
Gray
Orange
Life Expectancy
3-12 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird primarily feeds on nectar from flowers like Heliconias and bananas, supplementing its diet with small insects for protein. This species exhibits aggressive territorial behavior, defending feeding areas, and often dominates other hummingbird species.
Habitat
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird generally inhabits a range of non-forest environments such as open clearings, forest edges, and secondary growth areas. They thrive in lower brush habitats within both temperate and tropical regions, often frequenting gardens and agricultural landscapes. This species adapts well to suburban and urban settings, especially where feeders are present, providing a semblance of cover. Broader geographical regions include mountainous zones and areas in proximity to chaparral and rainforests, although they typically avoid dense forest interiors.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Hummingbird Species
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird 
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