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Inca céleste

Coeligena coeligena

Least Concern

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A large, robust hummingbird of Andean cloud forests and forest edges from Venezuela to Bolivia, bronzy incas display glittering bronze-green plumage with an iridescent green throat and a distinctive white breast spot. They inhabit elevations between 900–2,800 meters and are aggressive territory defenders at flower patches. Bronzy incas are trap-liners, following regular routes along flowering plant corridors rather than defending single territories. Listed as Least Concern with stable populations.

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 coeligena (Inca céleste)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ブロンズインカハチドリ

Chinese 銅色印加蜂鳥

Spanish inca broncíneo

French Inca céleste

German Bronzeandenkolibri

Russian Бронзовый инка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Inca céleste?

The scientific name of Inca céleste is Coeligena coeligena. It belongs to the genus Coeligena.

What is the conservation status of Inca céleste?

Inca céleste (Coeligena coeligena) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Inca céleste live?

Inca céleste is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Inca céleste belong to?

Inca céleste (Coeligena coeligena) belongs to the genus Coeligena, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Inca céleste endangered?

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

What kingdom does Inca céleste belong to?

Inca céleste (Coeligena coeligena) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Inca céleste?

The closest relatives of Inca céleste in the genus Coeligena include Inca à collier, Inca à gemme bleue, Inca à queue blanche, Inca brun, Inca de Bonaparte.