Cinnamon Hummingbird

TAXONOMIC TREE:  Caprimulgiformes, Trochilidae, Amazilia rutila

@ Rio Lagartos, Yucatan, México

The Cinnamon Hummingbird (Amazilia rutila) is a striking, medium-size hummingbird of dry tropical lowlands. Favors scrubby woodland and edge, gardens, semi-open areas with flowering trees. Wholly cinnamon-colored underparts distinctive; also note the bright red bill, tipped black (red less extensive on immatures). If seen only from behind, can be confused with Buff-bellied and Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds, both of which show a green throat and chest when seen from the side or front.

Cinnamon Hummingbird Distribution Map (from eBird)

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@ Rio Lagartos, Yucatan, México

@ Belize City - Animal Medical Centre, Belize

@ Rio Lagartos, Yucatan, México

*Some of this website's species' photos (all taken by me) may have been taken in other nearby countries.