Coppery Metaltail
NameCoppery Metaltail
Common NameCoppery Metaltail
Scientific NameMetallura theresiae
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)4.5
Plumage DetailsMales are mostly reddish-brown with an iridescent coppery-red throat and a metallic coppery-green tail. Females are similar but duller, often with a whitish throat spotted with dusky markings.
Vocalization / CallEmits high-pitched, thin chips and short, buzzy trills, typical of many hummingbird species.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests and shrubby areas of the Andes in northern Peru.
Identifying Featuressmall size, reddish-brown plumage, straight black bill, iridescent coppery-red throat (male), iridescent coppery-green tail
Description
This small hummingbird is characterized by its predominantly reddish-brown plumage and a straight, slender black bill. It typically inhabits high-altitude Andean forests, where it feeds primarily on nectar while hovering.
