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Empress Brilliant

Heliodoxa imperatrix

Least Concern

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Um beija-flor grande e brilhantemente colorido das florestas úmidas andinas da Colômbia e do Equador, os machos da Empress Brilliant estão entre os beija-flores mais impressionantes, com plumagem iridescente verde e violeta e escamas brilhantes na garganta e no peito. Encontrado em elevações entre 1.000–2.100 metros na floresta nublada. Nomeado em homenagem à Imperatriz Eugenie da França, esses pássaros poderosos defendem agressivamente território ao redor de árvores floridas. Classificado como Pouco Preocupante, com populações estáveis nas florestas andinas remanescentes.

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 (Empress Brilliant)

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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beija-flor-brilhante-fulvo

brilhante-de-garganta-preta

Heliodoxa schreibersii

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brilhante-de-garganta-rosa

Heliodoxa xanthogonys

Least Concern

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Green-crowned Brilliant

Heliodoxa jacula

Least Concern

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Rufous-webbed Brilliant

Heliodoxa branickii

Least Concern

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Violet-fronted Brilliant

Heliodoxa leadbeateri

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Empress Brilliant?

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

What is the conservation status of Empress Brilliant?

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

Where does Empress Brilliant live?

Empress Brilliant is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Empress Brilliant belong to?

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

Is Empress Brilliant endangered?

No, Empress Brilliant (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 Empress Brilliant belong to?

Empress Brilliant (Heliodoxa imperatrix) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Empress Brilliant?

The closest relatives of Empress Brilliant in the genus Heliodoxa include beija-flor-brilhante-fulvo, beija-flor-estrela, brilhante-de-garganta-preta, brilhante-de-garganta-rosa, brilhante-veludo.