Black Inca

Coeligena prunellei

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The black inca is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia.

Fun Fact

In the mid-1800s the black inca was placed in genera Bourcieria and Lamproygia by different authors.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits the interior of humid montane forest, especially those dominated by oaks, but males are also found in fragmented forest and other human-modified landscapes.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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