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Neblina Metaltail

Metallura odomae

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
11.6 cm
น้ำหนัก
5.050000000000001 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Trochilidae
อันดับ
Caprimulgiformes

เกี่ยวกับเรา

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
กว้างปีก 11.6 cm 4.6 in
น้ำหนัก 5.050000000000001 g 0.18 oz

การยืนยันชนิดพันธุ์

ขนนก

White-bellied Mountain-gem: males with iridescent violet gorget; metallic bronze-green above; white belly; females green above with spots

Habitat & Range

อาณาเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์

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.

สถานะการอนุรักษ์

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

Nest type: CP.

จำนวนไข่

2

เสียง

เสียงร้อง

High, thin twittering cascade; delicate light notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence during aerial display.

อนุกรมวิทยา

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
วงศ์ตระกูล Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Metallura
ชนิดพันธุ์ Metallura odomae

Distribution

Neblina Metaltail has been recorded in 2 countries.

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External Databases

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What does the Neblina Metaltail eat?
Nectarivore of northern Peruvian montane forest; visits Ericaceae and mossy shrub flowers. Supplements with small insects.
Where does the Neblina Metaltail live?
Endemic to a restricted area of the Andes in northern Peru (Cajamarca and Amazonas) at 2,600–3,800 m elevation.
Is the Neblina Metaltail endangered?
The Neblina Metaltail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Neblina Metaltail nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Neblina Metaltail sound like?
High, thin twittering cascade; delicate light notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence during aerial display.
How big is the Neblina Metaltail?
The Neblina Metaltail has a wingspan of 11.6 cm, weight of 5.050000000000001 g.
What order and family does the Neblina Metaltail belong to?
The Neblina Metaltail (Metallura odomae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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