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Copper-tailed Hummingbird
Saucerottia cupreicauda
Copper-tailed Hummingbird (Saucerottia cupreicauda) — Hummingbirds of South America.
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The Copper-tailed Hummingbird (Saucerottia cupreicauda) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in South America. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Saucerottia
- Species cupreicauda
Quick facts
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Copper-tailed Hummingbird (Saucerottia cupreicauda) is a member of the Trochilidae family, within the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA tepuis of s Venezuela, w Guyana and nc Brazil.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Copper-tailed Hummingbird live?
The Copper-tailed Hummingbird is found across South America with a range covering SA tepuis of s Venezuela, w Guyana and nc Brazil.
What family does the Copper-tailed Hummingbird belong to?
The Copper-tailed Hummingbird (Saucerottia cupreicauda) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
Is the Copper-tailed Hummingbird endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
Best Hummingbird Feeders
How to choose a hummingbird feeder — the two main styles compared, the right sugar-water mix, and how to keep it clean so the birds stay safe. A decision framework with the hummingbird species in the Birbs encyclopedia.
Meet the Trochilidae
A field guide to the Trochilidae family — 366 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.