About the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
The rufous-tailed hummingbird is a medium-sized hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found from east-central Mexico through Central America and Colombia into Ecuador and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Amazilia tzacatl |
| Species Codes | rtlhum, RTAH, RTHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird belong to?
The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird?
The rufous-tailed hummingbird is a medium-sized hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found from east-central Mexico through Central America and Colombia into Ecuador and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Rufous-tailed Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-tailed Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rtlhum, or on iNaturalist.
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