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Ошейниковый инка

Coeligena torquata

Least Concern

About

A medium-large hummingbird of Andean montane forests from Colombia to Bolivia, collared incas have striking black and white plumage with a broad white chest band and distinctive white tail patches visible in flight. Inhabiting forest and forest edges at elevations of 1,700–3,200 meters, they feed at diverse flowering plants and are important pollinators of large-flowered Andean shrubs and trees. Their contrasting white tail patches flash prominently during hovering flight, aiding species recognition.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ошейниковый инка?
The scientific name of Ошейниковый инка is Coeligena torquata. It belongs to the genus Coeligena.
What is the conservation status of Ошейниковый инка?
Ошейниковый инка (Coeligena torquata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ошейниковый инка live?
Ошейниковый инка is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Ошейниковый инка belong to?
Ошейниковый инка (Coeligena torquata) belongs to the genus Coeligena, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Ошейниковый инка endangered?
No, Ошейниковый инка (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 Ошейниковый инка belong to?
Ошейниковый инка (Coeligena torquata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).
What are the closest relatives of Ошейниковый инка?
The closest relatives of Ошейниковый инка in the genus Coeligena include Белохвостый инка, Бронзовый инка, Бурокрылый инка, Голубогорлый инка, Зелёный инка.

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