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Tyrian metaltail (Metallura tyrianthina) nest-building. Choquechaca Protected Area, Cusco region, Peru. Dec 6, 2015. Geotagged,Metallura tyrianthina,Peru,Spring,Tyrian metaltail Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Tyrian metaltail (Metallura tyrianthina) nest-building.

Choquechaca Protected Area, Cusco region, Peru. Dec 6, 2015.

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The Tyrian Metaltail

The Tyrian metaltail is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.

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Similar species: Swifts And Hummingbirds
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jul 29, 2016. Captured Dec 6, 2015 10:46 in Carretera Occobamba, Peru.
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  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/7.1
  • 1/320s
  • ISO1600
  • 300mm