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Viridian Metaltail

Metallura williami

Least Concern

About

A medium-sized hummingbird of the high Andes of Colombia and Ecuador, viridian metaltails inhabit open páramo grasslands and forest edges at 2,900–4,600 meters elevation. Males display distinctive green plumage with a glittering teal-green tail, while females are duller green below. Like all hummingbirds, they feed on nectar and small insects, hovering in stationary flight with wingbeats exceeding 50 per second. Listed as Least Concern with stable Andean populations.

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 (Viridian Metaltail)

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

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Tyrian Metaltail

Metallura tyrianthina

Violet-throated Metaltail

Fire-throated Metaltail

Metallura eupogon

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Viridian Metaltail?

The scientific name of Viridian Metaltail is Metallura williami. It belongs to the genus Metallura.

What is the conservation status of Viridian Metaltail?

Viridian Metaltail (Metallura williami) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Viridian Metaltail live?

Viridian Metaltail is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Viridian Metaltail belong to?

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

Is Viridian Metaltail endangered?

No, Viridian Metaltail (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 Viridian Metaltail belong to?

Viridian Metaltail (Metallura williami) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Viridian Metaltail?

The closest relatives of Viridian Metaltail in the genus Metallura include Tyrian Metaltail, Neblina Metaltail, Perija Metaltail, Scaled Metaltail, Black Metaltail.