Metallura
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Metallura is a genus of hummingbird
in the Trochilidae family.
It contains the following species:
Hummingbird
Hummingbirds are birds that comprise the family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds, most species measuring in the 7.5–13 cm range. Indeed, the smallest extant bird species is a hummingbird, the 5-cm Bee Hummingbird. They can hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings...
in the Trochilidae family.
It contains the following species:
- Scaled MetaltailScaled MetaltailThe Scaled Metaltail is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family.It is found in Bolivia and Peru.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.-References:...
(Metallura aeneocauda) - Violet-throated MetaltailViolet-throated MetaltailThe Violet-Throated Metaltail, MÉTallure De Baron, Metalura De Azuay, or Metalura Gorjivioleta is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family.It is found only in Ecuador....
(Metallura baroni) - Fiery-throated Metaltail (Metallura eupogon)
- Perijá MetaltailPerija MetaltailThe Perijá Metaltail is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is endemic to paramo and elfin forest at high altitudes of the Perijá Mountains in Colombia and Venezuela. It is threatened by habitat loss....
(Metallura iracunda) - Neblina MetaltailNeblina MetaltailThe Neblina Metaltail, MÉTallure Du Chinguela, or Metalura Del Chinguela is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family.It is found in Ecuador and Peru....
(Metallura odomae) - Black MetaltailBlack MetaltailThe Black Metaltail is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family.It is found in Bolivia and Peru.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland....
(Metallura phoebe) - Coppery MetaltailCoppery MetaltailThe Coppery Metaltail is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family.It is found only in Peru.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-References:...
(Metallura theresiae) - Tyrian MetaltailTyrian MetaltailThe Tyrian Metaltail is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family.It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
(Metallura tyrianthina) - Viridian MetaltailViridian MetaltailThe Viridian Metaltail is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family.It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded...
(Metallura williami)