Coppery Metaltail
Metallura theresiae
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About
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Andes of central Peru at 2,500-3,800 m. Males have a coppery-bronze tail. Nectarivore of cloud forest and elfin forest edges. A Peruvian endemic. Named after the botanical collector Therese, Princess of Bavaria.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.7 cm | 4.6 in |
| Weight | 4.925000000000001 g | 0.17 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Purple-throated Mountain-gem: tiny; males with brilliant blue-violet gorget; metallic green above; females green above; spotted below
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Peru in the Cordillera Negra region of the western Andes at 3,000–4,400 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Peruvian cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and epiphytic orchids. Gleans tiny arthropods from bark.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant trill with buzzing quality; powerful low-frequency churring vibrating through dense tropical vegetation.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Metallura |
| Species | Metallura theresiae |
Distribution
Coppery Metaltail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family