Viridian Metaltail
Metallura williami
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<birdfyi-bird slug="metallura-williami"></birdfyi-bird>The Viridian Metaltail (Metallura williami) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.5 cm and a weight of 4.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 11,5 cm | 4.5 in |
| Khối Lượng | 4,6 g | 0.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
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.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Số Trứng
2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Sharp, emphatic chip repeated rapidly; clean staccato note with forceful attack given insistently near territory.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Metallura |
| Loài | Metallura williami |
Distribution
Viridian Metaltail has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family