Viridian Metaltail
Metallura williami
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À propos
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Ecuador at 2,000-3,500 m. Males have a glittering green tail. Nectarivore of montane forest edges and flowering shrubs. Named after the British naturalist M.C. William.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 11,5 cm | 4.5 in |
| Poids | 4,6 g | 0.16 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Blue-throated Mountain-gem: tiny; males with brilliant blue gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spots
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in cloud forests and páramo of Colombia and Ecuador on both Andean slopes. 2,400–4,000 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Colombian montane shrubs; visits Brachyotum and Ericaceae. Gleans tiny insects from foliage.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Sharp, emphatic chip repeated rapidly; clean staccato note with forceful attack given insistently near territory.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Metallura |
| Espèces | Metallura williami |
Distribution
Viridian Metaltail has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family