Black Inca
Coeligena prunellei
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coeligena-prunellei"></birdfyi-bird>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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เกี่ยวกับเรา
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 |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 16.0 cm | 6.3 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 7.0 g | 0.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
อาณาเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์
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.
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: CP.
จำนวนไข่
2
เสียง
เสียงร้อง
Harsh, scratchy chatter with coarse texture; series of rough notes delivered emphatically near territorial boundaries.
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Coeligena |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Coeligena prunellei |
Distribution
Black Inca has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family