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Empress Brilliant

Heliodoxa imperatrix

Least Concern
طول الجناح
14,6 cm
الوزن
8,8 g
الفصيلة
Trochilidae
الرتبة
Caprimulgiformes

The Empress Brilliant (Heliodoxa imperatrix) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.6 cm and a weight of 8.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

A large hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in humid forests of western Colombia and Ecuador at 400-1,600 m. Males have an iridescent green crown and violet-blue throat. Nectarivore of Chocó forest. Named Empress for the regal appearance. Classified as Near Threatened.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 14,6 cm 5.7 in
الوزن 8,8 g 0.31 oz

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Found on the Pacific slope of Colombia and Ecuador in humid lowland and foothill forest. Sea level to 1,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Colombian Pacific slope cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Heliconia. Supplements with small arthropods.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Fledging: 22-25 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

1

الصوت

الغناء

High, crystalline series of musical notes; clear bright sequence ascending smoothly in characteristically cheerful manner.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
الفصيلة Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Heliodoxa
الأنواع Heliodoxa imperatrix

Distribution

Empress Brilliant has been recorded in 3 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Empress Brilliant eat?
Nectarivore of Colombian Pacific slope cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Heliconia. Supplements with small arthropods.
Where does the Empress Brilliant live?
Found on the Pacific slope of Colombia and Ecuador in humid lowland and foothill forest. Sea level to 1,200 m.
Is the Empress Brilliant endangered?
The Empress Brilliant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Empress Brilliant nest?
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 22-25 days.
What does the Empress Brilliant sound like?
High, crystalline series of musical notes; clear bright sequence ascending smoothly in characteristically cheerful manner.
How big is the Empress Brilliant?
The Empress Brilliant has a wingspan of 14.6 cm, weight of 8.8 g.
What order and family does the Empress Brilliant belong to?
The Empress Brilliant (Heliodoxa imperatrix) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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