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The Tyrian metaltail (Metallura tyrianthina) is a species of hummingbird in the subfamily Lesbiinae, the brilliants and coquettes. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Tyrian Metaltail being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Metallura williami
- Chalcostigma heteropogon
- Heliodoxa rubricauda
- Chalcostigma herrani
- Boissonneaua flavescens
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Genus
- Metallura
- Species
- Metallura tyrianthina
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