Coppery Metaltail
Metallura theresiae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="metallura-theresiae"></birdfyi-bird>The Coppery Metaltail (Metallura theresiae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.7 cm and a weight of 4.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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เกี่ยวกับเรา
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Andes of central Peru at 2,500-3,800 m. Males have a coppery-bronze tail. Nectarivore of cloud forest and elfin forest edges. A Peruvian endemic. Named after the botanical collector Therese, Princess of Bavaria.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 11.7 cm | 4.6 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 4.925000000000001 g | 0.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
อาณาเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์
Endemic to Peru in the Cordillera Negra region of the western Andes at 3,000–4,400 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Peruvian cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and epiphytic orchids. Gleans tiny arthropods from bark.
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
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เสียง
เสียงร้อง
Deep, resonant trill with buzzing quality; powerful low-frequency churring vibrating through dense tropical vegetation.
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Metallura |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Metallura theresiae |
Distribution
Coppery Metaltail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family