Viridian Metaltail (Metallura williami)
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Viridian Metaltail

Metallura williami (Delattre & Bourcier, 1846)

4.5 gWeight

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

Busiest months: November · Most records: Colombia, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Viridian Metaltail has been recorded at 35 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Hotel Termales del RuízColombia2,329 records
  2. PNN Los Nevados - Centro de Visitantes BrisasColombia916 records
  3. Bosque de San Carlos/La VirginiaColombia814 records
More places
  1. Papallacta – hot springs and road to Cayambe-CocaEcuador640 records
  2. Papallacta – La Virgen y alrededores inmediatosEcuador376 records
  3. Giles Fuertesi Proaves ReserveColombia228 records
  4. Hacienda El BosqueColombia194 records
  5. Guango LodgeEcuador158 records
  6. Papallacta – radio antennasEcuador108 records
  7. Finca CortaderalColombia85 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaEcuador

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 viridian metaltail (Metallura williami) is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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Questions

How big is the Viridian Metaltail?

The Viridian Metaltail weighs around 4.5 g.

Where does the Viridian Metaltail live?

Its breeding range: South America: central Colombia to southern Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Colombia and Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Viridian Metaltail?

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

Is the Viridian Metaltail endangered?

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

What does the Viridian Metaltail eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Viridian Metaltail in?

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

At a glance

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

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

Range

South America: central Colombia to southern Ecuador

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Metallura

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Viridian Metaltail

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