Coppery Metaltail (Metallura theresiae)
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Coppery Metaltail

Metallura theresiae Simon, 1902

4.9 gWeight

The coppery metaltail (Metallura theresiae) is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae.

Busiest months: August and November · Most records: Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Coppery Metaltail has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bosque Unchog (Valqui D5.3)Peru534 records
  2. Trocha Cresta de San LorenzoPeru54 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Peru

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The coppery metaltail (Metallura theresiae) is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Coppery Metaltail?

The Coppery Metaltail weighs around 4.9 g.

Where does the Coppery Metaltail live?

Its breeding range: South America: northern, central Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru.

When is the best time to see the Coppery Metaltail?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Coppery Metaltail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Coppery Metaltail as Least Concern.

What does the Coppery Metaltail eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Coppery Metaltail in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Weight
4.9 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
58 mm
Tail
39 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
5 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: northern, central Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Metallura

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Coppery Metaltail

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