Santa Marta Metaltail (Metallura districta) is sometimes considered a separate species

Query: Tyrian metaltail

Result: 13^th of 14

Subject:	Santa Marta Metaltail (Metallura districta) is sometimes considered a separate species
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Birding (safely) in N-Colombia

Santa Marta Bush-Tyrant
Myiotheretes pernix
) (rare).

Many told me that they have seen the last one but be careful: Streak-throated Bush-Tyrant is also here
and by far more common!
(We have some doubts when they have seen Santa Marta Bush-Tyrant and not Streak-throated.)
The
Tyrian Metaltail
Metallura tyrianthina
) has a blue tail here and is sometimes considered as a proper species:
Santa Marta Metaltail

Tyrian metaltail
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