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Bronzy Inca

Coeligena coeligena

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
14,4 cm
Berat
7,025 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes
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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
Rentang Sayap 14,4 cm 5.7 in
Berat 7,025 g 0.25 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Black-breasted Puffleg: males with glittering magenta gorget; metallic green above; black breast patch; females green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Thin, high twittering with slight buzzy quality; rapid light notes cascading quickly near cloud forest blossoms.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Coeligena
Spesies Coeligena coeligena

Distribution

Bronzy Inca has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Bronzy Inca eat?
Nectarivore visiting Ericaceae, Fuchsia, and other montane flowers in Andean cloud forest. Takes small insects and spiders for protein.
Where does the Bronzy Inca live?
Widespread in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,000–2,800 m.
Is the Bronzy Inca endangered?
The Bronzy Inca has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bronzy Inca nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.
What does the Bronzy Inca sound like?
Thin, high twittering with slight buzzy quality; rapid light notes cascading quickly near cloud forest blossoms.
How big is the Bronzy Inca?
The Bronzy Inca has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 7.025 g.
What order and family does the Bronzy Inca belong to?
The Bronzy Inca (Coeligena coeligena) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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