Tyrian metaltails (named for their metallic-looking tails [in good light]) are common cloud-forest birds at high elevations on the eastern Andean slope.   These were photographed near Wayqecha Research Station, at about 3000 m on the Manu road in southeastern Peru. 

• Canon 7D, 500 mm f4 IS lens plus 1.4X converter, electronic flash (2012)