About the Coppery Metaltail
The coppery metaltail is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Metallura theresiae |
| Species Codes | copmet1, COME |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Coppery Metaltail belong to?
The Coppery Metaltail (Metallura theresiae) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Coppery Metaltail?
The coppery metaltail is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Peru....
Where can I report a Coppery Metaltail sighting?
You can log sightings of Coppery Metaltail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code copmet1, or on iNaturalist.
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