Empress Brilliant
Heliodoxa imperatrix
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heliodoxa-imperatrix"></birdfyi-bird>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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.6 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 8.8 g | 0.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
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.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 22-25 days.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
High, crystalline series of musical notes; clear bright sequence ascending smoothly in characteristically cheerful manner.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Heliodoxa |
| Species | Heliodoxa imperatrix |
Distribution
Empress Brilliant has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family