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Empress Brilliant

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.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway

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

Similar Species in Heliodoxa

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Black-throated Brilliant

Heliodoxa schreibersii

Least Concern

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Fawn-breasted Brilliant

Green-crowned Brilliant

Heliodoxa jacula

Least Concern

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Pink-throated Brilliant

Heliodoxa gularis

Vulnerable

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Rufous-webbed Brilliant

Heliodoxa branickii

Least Concern

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Velvet-browed Brilliant

Heliodoxa xanthogonys

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 Black-throated Brilliant, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, Gould's Jewelfront, Green-crowned Brilliant, Pink-throated Brilliant.