Perija Metaltail

Metallura iracunda Wetmore, 1946

3.9 gWeight

The Perijá metaltail (Metallura iracunda) is a Near Threatened species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae.

Busiest months: March and November · Most records: Colombia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

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

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Chamicero del Perijá Proaves ReserveColombia461 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Colombia

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 Perijá metaltail (Metallura iracunda) is a Near Threatened species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Perija Metaltail?

The Perija Metaltail weighs around 3.9 g.

Where does the Perija Metaltail live?

Its breeding range: South America: northern Colombia and Venezuela. It is most often recorded in Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Perija Metaltail?

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

Is the Perija Metaltail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Perija Metaltail as Near Threatened.

What does the Perija Metaltail eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Perija Metaltail in?

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

At a glance

Weight: 3.9 g
Habitat: Grassland
Diet: Nectar
Lifestyle: Feeds in the air
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Near Threatened

More measurements

Wing: 58 mm
Tail: 41 mm
Bill: 14 mm
Tarsus: 6 mm

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

Range

South America: northern Colombia and Venezuela

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Apodiformes
Family: Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus: Metallura

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Coppery MetaltailMetallura theresiae

Fiery-throated MetaltailMetallura eupogon

Scaled MetaltailMetallura aeneocauda

Black MetaltailMetallura phoebe

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