Neblina metaltail

(Metallura odomae)

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Description

The metallicity of Chinguela or hummingbird of fog ( Metallura odomae ),is a species of bird of the family Trochilidae,order Apodiformes.It measures around 11 cm in length and weighs about 5 gr.Its plumage is metallic green,with the tail and primary feathers of its wings in dark,almost black.Both male and female have a reddish color patch in the neck,being the largest male.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Aves
Order:Apodiformes
Family:Trochilidae
Genus:Metallura
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