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inca collarejo

Coeligena torquata

Least Concern

About

Un colibrí de tamaño mediano-grande de los bosques montanos andinos de Colombia a Bolivia, los incas collarejo tienen un plumaje negro y blanco llamativo con una ancha banda pectoral blanca y manchas caudales blancas distintivas visibles en vuelo. Habita bosques y bordes forestales a altitudes de 1.700-3.200 metros, se alimenta en diversas plantas con flor y es un importante polinizador de arbustos y árboles andinos de grandes flores. Sus contrastantes manchas caudales blancas centellean prominentemente durante el vuelo en suspensión, ayudando al reconocimiento de la especie.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Coeligena torquata (inca collarejo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロエリインカハチドリ

Chinese 領印加蜂鳥

Spanish inca collarejo

French Inca à collier

German Violettscheitel-Andenkolibri

Russian Ошейниковый инка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of inca collarejo?

The scientific name of inca collarejo is Coeligena torquata. It belongs to the genus Coeligena.

What is the conservation status of inca collarejo?

inca collarejo (Coeligena torquata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does inca collarejo live?

inca collarejo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does inca collarejo belong to?

inca collarejo (Coeligena torquata) belongs to the genus Coeligena, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is inca collarejo endangered?

No, inca collarejo (Coeligena torquata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does inca collarejo belong to?

inca collarejo (Coeligena torquata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of inca collarejo?

The closest relatives of inca collarejo in the genus Coeligena include Frentiestrella Arcoíris, Inca boliviano, inca broncíneo, Inca Coliblanco, Inca de Frontino.