Kingdom Animalia Genus Metallura Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Trochilidae Scientific name Metallura phoebe Higher classification Metallura Order Apodiformes | |
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Similar Coppery metaltail, Fiery‑throated metaltail, Bronze‑tailed comet, Metallura, Black‑breasted hillstar | ||
The black metaltail (Metallura phoebe) is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is found in Peru and far northern Chile. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
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