Coppery Metaltail
Coppery Metaltail
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The Coppery Metaltail is a distinctive hummingbird known for the coppery or reddish-bronze sheen on its tail feathers and its iridescent green gorget. It's a common inhabitant of high-Andean forests and open areas.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Andes of northern Peru and southern Ecuador, inhabiting humid montane forests, forest edges, and shrubby paramo, typically at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Identify it by the combination of its coppery-red tail and bright green gorget. Watch for its characteristic hovering flight while feeding at small flowers and listen for its high-pitched, often repetitive calls.
When to spot
Observable throughout the year, especially during peak flowering seasons. Most active during the day, particularly mornings and late afternoons.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Andes of northern Peru and southern Ecuador, inhabiting humid montane forests, forest edges, and shrubby paramo, typically at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Identify it by the combination of its coppery-red tail and bright green gorget. Watch for its characteristic hovering flight while feeding at small flowers and listen for its high-pitched, often repetitive calls.
When to spot
Observable throughout the year, especially during peak flowering seasons. Most active during the day, particularly mornings and late afternoons.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its tail color, which gives it its common name, can appear more reddish or coppery depending on the light, making it a dazzling sight when it turns.
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