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Coppery metaltail (Metallura theresiae) Bosque de Unchog, Huanuco, Peru. Apr 28, 2023 Coppery metaltail,Fall,Geotagged,Metallura theresiae,Peru Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Coppery metaltail (Metallura theresiae)

Bosque de Unchog, Huanuco, Peru. Apr 28, 2023

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  1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
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    Another endemic of the high Peruvian Andes (and one of three metaltails that are endemic to Peru), this is another of the star birds of Unchog, photographed here at 3500 masl. Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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      Speechless, what a gem! Posted 2 years ago
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        You need to see it up close to appreciate it, and get lucky with the light and the individual (females lack the gorget), but when all those factors align, it really is a stunner! Posted 2 years ago
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    Very striking Posted 2 years ago
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      Indeed! Posted 2 years ago

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The Coppery metaltail

The coppery metaltail is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Peru.

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Similar species: Swifts And Hummingbirds
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Uploaded Jun 13, 2023. Captured Apr 28, 2023 15:40 in 7R7J+H5 Pontacucho, Peru.
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  • Canon EOS R6
  • f/11.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO6400
  • 500mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.