Bronzy inca

Coeligena coeligena

The bronzy inca is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Bronzy inca (Coeligena coeligena) Ulcumano Ecolodge, Pasco, Peru. Nov 7, 2011 Bronzy inca,Coeligena coeligena,Geotagged,Peru,Spring

Appearance

The bronzy inca is a large hummingbird, measuring 5 in in length. The main colour of the plumage is iridescent purple. The upperparts vary from a rich violet to a sparkling red, while the underparts are suffused with a greyish tinge. Each individual feather is banded with lighter and darker colours. The tail coverts have a golden-greenish lustre. The throat and breast are soft grey. The tail is broad and is suffused with the same purple tinge as the back.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderApodiformes
FamilyTrochilidae
GenusCoeligena
SpeciesC. coeligena
Photographed in
Colombia
Peru