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metalura colirrojo

Metallura tyrianthina

Least Concern

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Un pequeño colibrí brillantemente coloreado de los bosques nublados andinos y páramos desde Venezuela hacia el sur hasta Bolivia, los metaliuras tirias tienen gorjales púrpura-magenta profundo y colas rojizo-púrpura metálicas. Habitan elevaciones de 2.500 a 4.500 metros, revoloteando ante arbustos y hierbas floridas del páramo. Los machos defienden territorios en torno a parches de flores ricas en néctar. Entre los colibríes de mayor altitud, están fisiológicamente adaptados al aire frío y enrarecido de los altos Andes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Metallura tyrianthina (metalura colirrojo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese エメラルドテリオハチドリ

Chinese 紫輝尾蜂鳥

Spanish metalura colirrojo

French Métallure émeraude

German Smaragdkehl-Glanzschwänzchen

Russian Изумрудногорлая металлура

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of metalura colirrojo?

The scientific name of metalura colirrojo is Metallura tyrianthina. It belongs to the genus Metallura.

What is the conservation status of metalura colirrojo?

metalura colirrojo (Metallura tyrianthina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does metalura colirrojo live?

metalura colirrojo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does metalura colirrojo belong to?

metalura colirrojo (Metallura tyrianthina) belongs to the genus Metallura, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is metalura colirrojo endangered?

No, metalura colirrojo (Metallura tyrianthina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does metalura colirrojo belong to?

metalura colirrojo (Metallura tyrianthina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of metalura colirrojo?

The closest relatives of metalura colirrojo in the genus Metallura include Metalura barbafuego, Metalura de Teresa, Metalura escamosa, Metalura Gorgivioleta, Metalura Neblina.