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A Rufous-tailed Hummingbird perched on a mossy branch, displaying a bright green head, red bill with black tip, and rusty tail feathers against a blurred jungle background
Amazilia tzacatl (Rufous-tailed Hummingbird)

The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is a medium-sized hummingbird endemic to the American tropics, stretching from east-central Mexico through Central America, down to Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela​​. Its genus, Amazilia, is named after an Inca heroine, and the species' epithet tzacatl is derived from Aztec mythology, referring to a warrior chief​​. With five recognized subspecies, this bird exhibits sexual dimorphism, as the males sport a green head and upperparts with a chestnut-brown tail, while the females have a paler gray lower breast​​​​. The species is known for its melodic "varied, high, thin, squeaky chirping" and is classified as "Least Concern" by the IUCN​​. Photographed in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia.

A vibrant Amazilia tzacatl in mid-hover with its red bill pointed forward and iridescent green feathers shimmering in natural light, with wings in motion
Amazilia tzacatl fluffing his colorful golden feathers
A Rufous-tailed Hummingbird sits alertly on a high branch, its vibrant green body and rusty tail feathers glowing in sunlight with a blurred green canopy behind
Amazilia tzacatl struck by sunset light exposing bright feather colors
Side view of a perched Rufous-tailed Hummingbird showcasing metallic green feathers, rufous tail, and bright red beak with soft forest bokeh in the background
A Rufous-tailed Hummingbird resting on a thick, dark branch, captured in a three-quarter view showing glossy green head, bronze wings, and reddish tail
A Rufous-tailed Hummingbird sitting on a bare twig, with its green throat scales and rounded belly feathers lit by soft natural light
Amazilia tzacatl with a variety of different colors
A Rufous-tailed Hummingbird in a frontal pose with its beak pointed slightly upward, showcasing a dense patch of emerald green feathers on its chest
Amazilia tzacatl with a long orange beak in sunlight
A Rufous-tailed Hummingbird perched on a lichen-covered branch, with bright green feathers, red-tipped beak, and blurred yellow-green foliage behind
Side view of a Rufous-tailed Hummingbird perched quietly, with its green upper body, red beak, and chestnut tail feathers in sharp detail
Amazilia tzacatl in sunlight exposing his vibrant colors
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird with emerald green feathers and a red-orange beak resting on a branch surrounded by leafy greenery
Vibrant rufous-tailed hummingbird perched alertly on a thin bare branch with fluffed green breast feathers and a curved red-and-black beak
Rufous-tailed hummingbird resting on a branch with its iridescent green back and layered red-orange tail feathers in full view from behind
A close-up of an Amazilia tzacatl hummingbird gently held between two fingers, highlighting its shimmering green feathers, black eye, and red-tipped bill
A Rufous-tailed Hummingbird resting on a narrow branch, showing off its metallic green back and rusty red tail feathers with forest vegetation in the background
A Rufous-tailed Hummingbird facing forward on a curved branch, with its iridescent green chest and symmetrical posture centered in the frame
A Rufous-tailed Hummingbird resting on a branch with bright green gorget feathers and rusty undertail, captured in strong sunlight
Rufous-tailed hummingbird with shimmering green plumage and reddish tail feathers holds its wings open while perching on a mossy branch in a tropical setting
Bright green hummingbird with a vivid red bill and rusty red tail perched diagonally on a thin branch amid tropical foliage

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