Tyrian Metaltail
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Metallura tyrianthina Loddiges, 1832 |
The Tyrian Metaltail (Metallura tyrianthina) is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and heavily degraded former forest.
[edit] Source
- BirdLife International 2004. Metallura tyrianthina. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.
[edit] External links
- Tyrian Metaltail videos on the Internet Bird Collection
- Photo-High Res; Article chandra.as.utexas.edu Super High Res-photo: [1]
- Tyrian Metaltail photo gallery VIREO