Neblina Metaltail
Metallura odomae
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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Andes of northern Peru at 2,700-3,500 m. Males have iridescent tail. Nectarivore of cloud forest. Named for the Cerros de Neblina region. A poorly known Peruvian endemic with a limited range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 11,6 cm | 4.6 in |
| الوزن | 5,050000000000001 g | 0.18 oz |
التعرف
الريش
White-bellied Mountain-gem: males with iridescent violet gorget; metallic bronze-green above; white belly; females green above with spots
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Endemic to a restricted area of the Andes in northern Peru (Cajamarca and Amazonas) at 2,600–3,800 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of northern Peruvian montane forest; visits Ericaceae and mossy shrub flowers. Supplements with small insects.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CP.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
الصوت
الغناء
High, thin twittering cascade; delicate light notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence during aerial display.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| الفصيلة | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Metallura |
| الأنواع | Metallura odomae |
Distribution
Neblina Metaltail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family