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Black Metaltail

Metallura phoebe

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
14,1 cm
Berat
5,7325 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the western Andes of Peru at 3,000-4,500 m. Males all black with iridescent purple-blue throat. Nectarivore of puna scrub, Polylepis woodland, and inter-Andean valleys. A Peruvian endemic. Conspicuous at flowering shrubs.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 14,1 cm 5.6 in
Berat 5,7325 g 0.20 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Fiery-throated Hummingbird: tiny; males with multicolored fiery gorget; metallic blue crown; iridescent green above; females duller

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia in puna and upper montane scrub at 3,400–5,000 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of high Peruvian puna scrub; visits small compact flowers of cushion plants. Gleans tiny flies.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PN.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Harsh, buzzy rattle with percussive onset; abrupt rough trill erupting suddenly then ceasing in sharp silence.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Metallura
Spesies Metallura phoebe

Distribution

Black Metaltail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Black Metaltail eat?
Nectarivore of high Peruvian puna scrub; visits small compact flowers of cushion plants. Gleans tiny flies.
Where does the Black Metaltail live?
Found in the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia in puna and upper montane scrub at 3,400–5,000 m elevation.
Is the Black Metaltail endangered?
The Black Metaltail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Metaltail nest?
Nest type: PN.
What does the Black Metaltail sound like?
Harsh, buzzy rattle with percussive onset; abrupt rough trill erupting suddenly then ceasing in sharp silence.
How big is the Black Metaltail?
The Black Metaltail has a wingspan of 14.1 cm, weight of 5.7325 g.
What order and family does the Black Metaltail belong to?
The Black Metaltail (Metallura phoebe) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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