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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 11,6 cm | 4.6 in |
| Gewicht | 5,050000000000001 g | 0.18 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
White-bellied Mountain-gem: males with iridescent violet gorget; metallic bronze-green above; white belly; females green above with spots
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
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.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
High, thin twittering cascade; delicate light notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence during aerial display.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Metallura |
| Arten | Metallura odomae |
Distribution
Neblina Metaltail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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