Black Metaltail
Black Metaltail
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The Black Metaltail is a distinctive hummingbird with a generally dark, sooty-black plumage, contrasted by its often iridescent green or violet gorget. It is a denizen of the high Peruvian Andes, well-adapted to cooler climates.
Where to spot
Endemic to the high Andes of central and southern Peru, typically found in humid montane forests, elfin forests, and shrubby paramo. It often occurs at the upper treeline.
How to spot
Look for its overall dark appearance and the contrast of its shimmering gorget, which can be green, blue, or violet depending on the light. It often perches conspicuously, allowing for clear identification.
When to spot
Observable year-round within its range. Most active during daylight hours, particularly in the mornings when nectar sources are plentiful.
Where to spot
Endemic to the high Andes of central and southern Peru, typically found in humid montane forests, elfin forests, and shrubby paramo. It often occurs at the upper treeline.
How to spot
Look for its overall dark appearance and the contrast of its shimmering gorget, which can be green, blue, or violet depending on the light. It often perches conspicuously, allowing for clear identification.
When to spot
Observable year-round within its range. Most active during daylight hours, particularly in the mornings when nectar sources are plentiful.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its dark coloration helps it absorb more heat in the cold, high-altitude environments it inhabits, an adaptation common among high-Andean birds.
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