Rufous-tailed Hummingbird - eBird
Handsome, medium-size hummingbird of humid tropical lowlands. Favors forest edge, second growth, gardens in some areas. Feeds low to high and often comes to feeders. Can be difficult to distinguish from Buff-bellied Hummingbird, which favors drier habitats.
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Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds prefer semi-open areas in humid evergreen forests and banana or coffee plantations. This species’ elevation preference varies wildly with food availability. They may be seen in lowlands, along the shore, or even over …
Rufous-tailed hummingbird - Wikipedia
The rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) 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.
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2024年6月9日 · The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is one of the most widespread species of the hummingbird of Costa Rica. Males and females have brilliant green bodies and distinctive rufous (reddish-brown) tails. These highly adaptable birds are found in various habitats, from lowland rainforests to urban gardens.
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The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) ranges from northeast Mexico to west Venezuela and west Ecuador. It frequents non-forested areas, like open scrub, second growth, thickety edges, semi-open, coffee plantations, gardens, dooryards, and …
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2023年8月7日 · The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) is the most common hummingbird in Costa Rica. It can be found in various habitats, including gardens, forest edges, and coffee plantations, ranging from the lowlands to mid-level cloud forests. The bird is named for its conspicuous ruddy tail.
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Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds are known for their long lifespan, as they can live up to 12 years in the wild. They have a striking plumage, featuring green feathers with a rufous-colored tail. During their mating season, male Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds perform intricate aerial displays to attract females, showcasing their agility and beauty.
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In Costa Rica and Panama through the subtropical belt, rufous-tailed hummingbirds are found in lower montane zones, from sea-level up to 1200 m. In Colombia and the islands of Panama their habitat consists of primary forest as well as bushy coastal habitats, even beaches.
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2024年4月12日 · Probably the most common hummingbird in Costa Rica, the rufous-tailed is found almost everywhere at low to middle elevations. It thrives in dry scrub in the northwestern part of the country, in the edges of wet tropical forests, along roadsides, in suburban gardens, and even in the middle of the capital city of San Jose.
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In elevation the rufous-tailed hummingbird ranges from sea level to 1,200 m (3,900 ft) in Mexico, to 1,850 m (6,100 ft) in Costa Rica, 1,800 m (5,900 ft) in Colombia, and 1,700 m (5,600 ft) in Venezuela. It is found as high as 2,500 m (8,200 ft) in Ecuador but that elevation is thought be local or seasonal.