About the Fire-throated Metaltail
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Metallura eupogon |
| Species Codes | fitmet1, FTME |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fire-throated Metaltail belong to?
The Fire-throated Metaltail (Metallura eupogon) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Fire-throated Metaltail?
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....
Where can I report a Fire-throated Metaltail sighting?
You can log sightings of Fire-throated Metaltail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fitmet1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
12
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