Bronzy Inca
Coeligena coeligena
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coeligena-coeligena"></birdfyi-bird>The Bronzy Inca (Coeligena coeligena) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.4 cm and a weight of 7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 1,500-3,000 m. Bronze-green plumage with a straight bill. Nectarivore of montane forest undergrowth, visiting Ericaceae and Heliconia flowers. A common cloud forest species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 14,4 cm | 5.7 in |
| Gewicht | 7,025 g | 0.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Widespread in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,000–2,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting Ericaceae, Fuchsia, and other montane flowers in Andean cloud forest. Takes small insects and spiders for protein.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Thin, high twittering with slight buzzy quality; rapid light notes cascading quickly near cloud forest blossoms.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Coeligena |
| Arten | Coeligena coeligena |
Distribution
Bronzy Inca has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family