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Королевский бриллиант

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 (стрижеобразные)

Species

Heliodoxa imperatrix (Королевский бриллиант)

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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Heliodoxa xanthogonys

Least Concern

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Зеленошапочный бриллиант

Красногорлый бриллиант

Heliodoxa gularis

Vulnerable

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Краснокрылый бриллиант

Heliodoxa branickii

Least Concern

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Фиолетоволобый бриллиант

Heliodoxa leadbeateri

Least Concern

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Черногорлый бриллиант

Heliodoxa schreibersii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Королевский бриллиант?

The scientific name of Королевский бриллиант is Heliodoxa imperatrix. It belongs to the genus Heliodoxa.

What is the conservation status of Королевский бриллиант?

Королевский бриллиант (Heliodoxa imperatrix) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Королевский бриллиант live?

Королевский бриллиант is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Королевский бриллиант belong to?

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

Is Королевский бриллиант endangered?

No, Королевский бриллиант (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 Королевский бриллиант belong to?

Королевский бриллиант (Heliodoxa imperatrix) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of Королевский бриллиант?

The closest relatives of Королевский бриллиант in the genus Heliodoxa include Буробрюхий бриллиант, Бурый бриллиант, Зеленошапочный бриллиант, Колибри Гульда, Красногорлый бриллиант.