Black Metaltail

Metallura phoebe

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

The black metaltail is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Peru.

Fun Fact

Slight differences between populations in the north and south of its range have led to speculation that it might have two subspecies.

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on nectar from a wide variety of low flowers and flowering bushes, shrubs, and trees.

Lifespan

To be updated