Tyrian Metaltail
Metallura tyrianthina
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<birdfyi-bird slug="metallura-tyrianthina"></birdfyi-bird>The Tyrian Metaltail (Metallura tyrianthina) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.8 cm and a weight of 3.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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소개
소형 벌새로 체장 약 11cm이며, 수컷은 초록 몸통에 빛나는 자주색 목과 갈색 꽁지를 갖는다. 안데스 산맥 콜롬비아에서 아르헨티나까지 고지대 관목지와 숲에 서식한다. 꽃의 꿀을 빨아 먹는다. 관심 필요 종이다.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 10.8 cm | 4.3 in |
| 체중 | 3.72 g | 0.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
분포 지역
Widespread in Andean cloud forests and shrubby páramo from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,800–4,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of high Andean montane shrublands; specializes in Ericaceae and Brachyotum flowers. Catches small insects near blooms.
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: PN.
산란 수
2
소리
노래
Rough, raspy chatter with coarse texture; series of harsh notes with buzzy edges delivered emphatically from perch.
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 과 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Metallura |
| 종 | Metallura tyrianthina |
Distribution
Tyrian Metaltail has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family