Black Metaltail
- Score
- 0.85109794
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Tail Shape
- notched
- Wing Shape
- pointed
Why it matters
The Black Metaltail is a striking hummingbird endemic to the arid slopes of the Peruvian Andes, where its deep, dark plumage acts as a subtle contrast to the vibrant, iridescent throat patch characteristic of the genus. Collectors and bird enthusiasts prize this species for its unique adaptation to high-altitude scrubland and its distinctive, notched tail, which distinguishes it from other closely related members of the Metallura family.
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