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The brown inca, Coeligena wilsoni, is a hummingbird in the brilliants tribe of the hummingbird family Trochilidae. It occurs on the Pacific slope of the Andes from Colombia's Chocó region south through western Ecuador to Loja Province. The species was described in 1846 and is distinguished within the inca group by its predominantly brown plumage; it is associated with montane forest and forest edge.
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What is the scientific name of the brown inca hummingbird?
The brown inca is scientifically named Coeligena wilsoni. It belongs to the brilliants tribe within the hummingbird family Trochilidae.
Where does the brown inca hummingbird live?
It occurs on the Pacific slope of the Andes, from Colombia's Chocó region through western Ecuador to Loja Province. This range places it in northwestern South America.
When was the brown inca first described?
The species was described in 1846. Its scientific classification is Coeligena wilsoni.
Is the brown inca a true hummingbird species?
Yes, it is a hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. More specifically, it is part of the brilliants tribe, a group that includes several Andean hummingbirds.
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