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Black Inca

Coeligena prunellei

Vulnerable
翼開長
16.0 cm
体重
7.0 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Black Inca (Coeligena prunellei) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16 cm and a weight of 7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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について

A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia at 1,400-2,500 m. Entirely black plumage with iridescent blue shoulders, unique among hummingbirds. Nectarivore of cloud forest undergrowth. Classified as Vulnerable due to limited range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 16.0 cm 6.3 in
体重 7.0 g 0.25 oz

Habitat & Range

分布域

Endemic to the western Andes of Colombia at 1,200–2,400 m. Rare and little-known. Endangered.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Colombian Pacific slope cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and bromeliads. Gleans small insects from flowers.

保全状況

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP.

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Harsh, scratchy chatter with coarse texture; series of rough notes delivered emphatically near territorial boundaries.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Coeligena
Coeligena prunellei

Distribution

Black Inca has been recorded in 2 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

What does the Black Inca eat?
Nectarivore of Colombian Pacific slope cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and bromeliads. Gleans small insects from flowers.
Where does the Black Inca live?
Endemic to the western Andes of Colombia at 1,200–2,400 m. Rare and little-known. Endangered.
Is the Black Inca endangered?
The Black Inca has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Black Inca nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Black Inca sound like?
Harsh, scratchy chatter with coarse texture; series of rough notes delivered emphatically near territorial boundaries.
How big is the Black Inca?
The Black Inca has a wingspan of 16.0 cm, weight of 7.0 g.
What order and family does the Black Inca belong to?
The Black Inca (Coeligena prunellei) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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