Tyrian Metaltail
Metallura tyrianthina
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关于
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) widely distributed in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 1,500-3,500 m. Males have a glittering violet-purple rump and tail. Nectarivore of montane forest. One of the most common and widespread Andean hummingbird species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 10.8 cm | 4.3 in |
| 体重 | 3.72 g | 0.13 oz |
识别
羽毛
Stripe-breasted Starthroat: tiny; males with violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted below
Habitat & Range
分布范围
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.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: PN.
产卵数
2
声音
鸣唱
Rough, raspy chatter with coarse texture; series of harsh notes with buzzy edges delivered emphatically from perch.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Metallura |
| 物种 | Metallura tyrianthina |
Distribution
Tyrian Metaltail has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family