Fire-throated Metaltail

Metallura eupogon

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The fiery-throated metaltail or fire-throated metaltail is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Peru.

Fun Fact

However, what are now the violet-throated metaltail (M.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in glades within the forest.

Diet

Feed on nectar from a variety of flowering plants and also catch small arthropods by sallies from a perch; males defend feeding territories.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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