Neblina Metaltail (Metallura odomae)
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Neblina Metaltail

Metallura odomae Graves, GR, 1980

5.1 gWeight

The neblina metaltail (Metallura odomae), locally called metalura neblina or colibrí de neblina, is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae.

Most records: Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

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

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Tapichalaca y Casa SimpsonEcuador18 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Ecuador

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 neblina metaltail (Metallura odomae), locally called metalura neblina or colibrí de neblina, is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Neblina Metaltail?

The Neblina Metaltail weighs around 5.1 g.

Where does the Neblina Metaltail live?

Its breeding range: South America: southern Ecuador and northern Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador.

Is the Neblina Metaltail endangered?

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

What does the Neblina Metaltail eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Neblina Metaltail in?

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

At a glance

Weight
5.1 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
58 mm
Tail
43 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
6 mm

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

Range

South America: southern Ecuador and northern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Metallura

Other birds in the genus Metallura

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Neblina Metaltail

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