Bird
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
A tiny hovering bird with a blazing throat
Order Apodiformes
Apodiformes is a taxonomic order in the class Aves. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Common Swift. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Apodiformes species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird Archilochus colubris | 3 g | 9 cm | 50 km/h | 5 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| Common Swift Apus apus | 45 g | 17 cm | 110 km/h | 18 yrs | Europe, Asia, Africa | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
