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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Common Name |
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
Scientific Name |
Amazilia tzacatl |
Length |
A medium-sized bird, at 9-11 cm (3.5"-4.3") long |
Range |
From east-central Mexico through Central America and Colombia into Ecuador and Venezuela |
Characteristics and Identification |
The adult male has a green head and upperparts except for chestnut-brown lores and uppertail coverts. It has a rufous-colored tail (from which its named is derived) and a bright pink bill with a black tip. It is commonly seen in clearings, gardens, forest edges and secondary forests. |
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
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