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Tyrian Metaltail

Metallura tyrianthina

Least Concern

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Um beija-flor pequeno e brilhantemente colorido das florestas nebulosas andinas e paramos, desde a Venezuela ate a Bolivia, os metaliuras tirios possuem babadores purpura-magenta profundo e caudas vermelho-purpura metalico. Habitam elevacoes de 2.500 a 4.500 metros, pairando em arbustos e ervas floridas do paramo. Os machos defendem territorios em torno de manchas de flores ricas em nectar. Entre os beija-flores de maior altitude, estao fisiologicamente adaptados ao ar frio e rarefeito dos 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 (Tyrian Metaltail)

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

Similar Species in Metallura

Violet-throated Metaltail

Fire-throated Metaltail

Metallura eupogon

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tyrian Metaltail?

The scientific name of Tyrian Metaltail is Metallura tyrianthina. It belongs to the genus Metallura.

What is the conservation status of Tyrian Metaltail?

Tyrian Metaltail (Metallura tyrianthina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tyrian Metaltail live?

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

What family does Tyrian Metaltail belong to?

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

Is Tyrian Metaltail endangered?

No, Tyrian Metaltail (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 Tyrian Metaltail belong to?

Tyrian Metaltail (Metallura tyrianthina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Tyrian Metaltail?

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