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metalura verde

Metallura williami

Least Concern

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Un colibrí de tamaño mediano de los altos Andes de Colombia y Ecuador, las metaliuras viridias habitan pastizales abiertos de páramo y bordes de bosque a elevaciones de 2.900 a 4.600 metros. Los machos presentan plumaje verde distintivo con una cola verde azulado brillante, mientras las hembras son más opacas por debajo. Como todos los colibríes, se alimentan de néctar e insectos pequeños, revoloteando en vuelo estacionario con batidas de alas superiores a 50 por segundo. Clasificado como Preocupación Menor con poblaciones andinas estables.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Metallura williami (metalura verde)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キンミドリテリオハチドリ

Chinese 翠綠輝尾蜂鳥

Spanish metalura verde

French Métallure verte

German Grünes Glanzschwänzchen

Russian Зелёная металлура

Similar Species in Metallura

Metallura tyrianthina

Metalura Gorgivioleta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of metalura verde?

The scientific name of metalura verde is Metallura williami. It belongs to the genus Metallura.

What is the conservation status of metalura verde?

metalura verde (Metallura williami) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does metalura verde live?

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

What family does metalura verde belong to?

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

Is metalura verde endangered?

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

What kingdom does metalura verde belong to?

metalura verde (Metallura williami) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of metalura verde?

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