Viridian metaltail

Viridian metaltail
Metallura williami atrigularis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Apodiformes
Family: Trochilidae
Genus: Metallura
Species: M. williami
Binomial name
Metallura williami
DeLattre & Bourcier, 1846

The viridian metaltail (Metallura williami) is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family.

It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. There is no cause for concern with this hummingbird. It resides in the Trochilidae family. Loving moisture, this bird enjoys its habitat of subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.

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