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The Black Inca (Coeligena prunellei) is a hummingbird species endemic to the cloud forests of Colombia's Eastern Andes. First described scientifically in 1843, this medium-sized hummingbird is characterized by its predominantly black plumage with iridescent blue-green throat and white flank patches. The species inhabits humid oak forests and forest edges at elevations between 2,000 and 3,000 meters. Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, the Black Inca faces ongoing threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited range.
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Where does the Black Inca hummingbird live?
The Black Inca, Coeligena prunellei, is endemic to the cloud forests of Colombia's Eastern Andes. Its restricted range makes the preservation of those Andean forests especially important.
How can I identify a Black Inca hummingbird?
It has predominantly black plumage with an iridescent blue-green throat. The species was first described scientifically in 1843.
What does the Black Inca hummingbird eat?
Like other hummingbirds, it feeds on flower nectar and also takes small insects or other tiny arthropods for protein. Its cloud-forest habitat supplies both flowering plants and insect prey.
What threatens the Black Inca hummingbird?
Habitat loss and fragmentation in Colombia's Eastern Andes are major conservation concerns for this range-restricted species. Protecting cloud-forest vegetation helps preserve the flowers and nesting areas it needs.
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