Perija Metaltail
A species of Metaltails Scientific name : Metallura iracunda Genus : Metaltails
Perija Metaltail, A species of Metaltails
Botanical name: Metallura iracunda
Genus: Metaltails
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Description General Info
Description
The Perijá metaltail (Metallura iracunda) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is endemic to páramo and elfin forest at high altitudes of the Perijá Mountains in Colombia and Venezuela. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Cliff
Feeding Habits
The Perija Metaltail perija Metaltail diet details are not documented; thus, its feeding habits and dietary preferences remain unknown.
Habitat
The perija Metaltail is found in open bushy areas near mountaintops and at the edges of forests in karstic and sandstone regions that feature elfin forests, bamboo from the genus Swallenochloa, and grass páramo. This species typically occupies environments characterized by a mix of low to medium height vegetation and, occasionally, in the upper strata.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Metaltails Species
Perija Metaltail 
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