About the Black Metaltail
The black 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 phoebe |
| Species Codes | blamet1, BLME |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Metaltail belong to?
The Black Metaltail (Metallura phoebe) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Black Metaltail?
The black metaltail is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Peru....
Where can I report a Black Metaltail sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Metaltail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blamet1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
95
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