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Collared Inca

Coeligena torquata

Least Concern

About

Um beija-flor de médio-grande porte das florestas montanas andinas da Colômbia à Bolívia, os incas-de-colar têm uma plumagem preta e branca marcante com uma larga faixa peitoral branca e manchas caudais brancas distintas visíveis em voo. Habitando florestas e orlas florestais a altitudes de 1.700-3.200 metros, alimentam-se em diversas plantas com flores e são importantes polinizadores de arbustos e árvores andinas de grandes flores. As suas contrastantes manchas caudais brancas piscam proeminentemente durante o voo suspenso, auxiliando no reconhecimento da espécie.

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 (Collared Inca)

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

Similar Species in Coeligena

Blue-throated Starfrontlet

Buff-winged Starfrontlet

Coeligena lutetiae

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Collared Inca?

The scientific name of Collared Inca is Coeligena torquata. It belongs to the genus Coeligena.

What is the conservation status of Collared Inca?

Collared Inca (Coeligena torquata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Collared Inca live?

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

What family does Collared Inca belong to?

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

Is Collared Inca endangered?

No, Collared Inca (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 Collared Inca belong to?

Collared Inca (Coeligena torquata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Collared Inca?

The closest relatives of Collared Inca in the genus Coeligena include Black Inca, Blue-throated Starfrontlet, Brown Inca, Bronzy Inca, Buff-winged Starfrontlet.