| Family: | Trochilidae |
| Genus: | Amazilia |
| Species: | tzacatl |
| Authority: | De la Llave, 1833 |
| Common Name: | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
| Maya Name: | Ts’unu’un |
| Faunal Type: | Bird |
| Depictions: | Polychrome Ceramics |
| Significance: | Hummingbirds are frequently depicted in Maya art. They may have been revered for their speed and agility. Their irridescent color and small size may have also played a part in Maya reverence. Elite crafts may have been made from their feathers. |
| Photos: | Click on an image below for high resolution comparison. |
Other Faunal Photos: Additional views of the faunal species, click on a photo below to view larger image. |  | | Artifact Photo(s) Courtesy of Justin Kerr (FAMSI); Animal Photo(s) Courtesy of Wikipedia GNU General Public License Version 1.2, November 2002; Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 2.0/2.5 License(s). |
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