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Heliodoxa tijereta

Heliodoxa imperatrix

Least Concern

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Un colibrí grande y brillantemente colorido de los húmedos bosques andinos de Colombia y Ecuador, los colibríes brillantes hembra emperatriz macho se encuentran entre los colibríes más llamativos, con un plumaje iridiscente verde y violeta y escamas brillantes en la garganta y el pecho. Se encuentran a elevaciones de entre 1.000 y 2.100 metros en el bosque de niebla. Nombrado en honor a la emperatriz Eugenia de Francia, estas poderosas aves defienden agresivamente su territorio alrededor de los árboles en flor. Clasificado como Preocupación Menor con poblaciones estables en los bosques andinos restantes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Heliodoxa imperatrix (Heliodoxa tijereta)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese エンビテリハチドリ

Chinese 皇輝蜂鳥

Spanish Heliodoxa tijereta

French Brillant impératrice

German Rotstern-Brillantkolibri

Russian Королевский бриллиант

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Brillante Coroniverde

Heliodoxa xanthogonys

Brillante Frentivioleta

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Heliodoxa schreibersii

Least Concern

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Brillante Gorgirrosado

Heliodoxa gularis

Vulnerable

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Brillante Pechianteado

Heliodoxa rubinoides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Heliodoxa tijereta?

The scientific name of Heliodoxa tijereta is Heliodoxa imperatrix. It belongs to the genus Heliodoxa.

What is the conservation status of Heliodoxa tijereta?

Heliodoxa tijereta (Heliodoxa imperatrix) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Heliodoxa tijereta live?

Heliodoxa tijereta is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Heliodoxa tijereta belong to?

Heliodoxa tijereta (Heliodoxa imperatrix) belongs to the genus Heliodoxa, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Heliodoxa tijereta endangered?

No, Heliodoxa tijereta (Heliodoxa imperatrix) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Heliodoxa tijereta belong to?

Heliodoxa tijereta (Heliodoxa imperatrix) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Heliodoxa tijereta?

The closest relatives of Heliodoxa tijereta in the genus Heliodoxa include Brillante alicanela, Brillante Coroniverde, Brillante de tepuy, Brillante Frentijoya, Brillante Frentivioleta.