About the Perija Metaltail
The Perijá metaltail is a Near Threatened species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Metallura iracunda |
| Species Codes | permet1, PEME |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Perija Metaltail belong to?
The Perija Metaltail (Metallura iracunda) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Perija Metaltail?
The Perija Metaltail is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Perija Metaltail?
The Perijá metaltail is a Near Threatened species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Perija Metaltail sighting?
You can log sightings of Perija Metaltail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code permet1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
21
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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