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Brillant impératrice

Heliodoxa imperatrix

Least Concern

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A large, brilliantly colored hummingbird of humid Andean forests in Colombia and Ecuador, male empress brilliants are among the most striking hummingbirds with iridescent green and violet plumage and glittering scales across their throat and breast. Found at elevations between 1,000–2,100 meters in cloud forest. Named in honor of Empress Eugenie of France, these powerful birds aggressively defend territory around flowering trees. Listed as Least Concern with stable populations in remaining Andean forest.

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 (Brillant impératrice)

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

Similar Species in Heliodoxa

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Brillant à bandeau bleu

Heliodoxa aurescens

Least Concern

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Brillant à couronne verte

Heliodoxa xanthogonys

Least Concern

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Brillant à front violet

Heliodoxa leadbeateri

Least Concern

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Brillant à gorge noire

Heliodoxa schreibersii

Least Concern

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Brillant à gorge rose

Brillant fer-de-lance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brillant impératrice?

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

What is the conservation status of Brillant impératrice?

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

Where does Brillant impératrice live?

Brillant impératrice is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Brillant impératrice belong to?

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

Is Brillant impératrice endangered?

No, Brillant impératrice (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 Brillant impératrice belong to?

Brillant impératrice (Heliodoxa imperatrix) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Brillant impératrice?

The closest relatives of Brillant impératrice in the genus Heliodoxa include Brillant à bandeau bleu, Brillant à couronne verte, Brillant à front violet, Brillant à gorge noire, Brillant à gorge rose.