About the Black Inca
The black inca is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Coeligena prunellei |
| Species Codes | blainc1, BLIN |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Inca belong to?
The Black Inca (Coeligena prunellei) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black Inca?
The Black Inca is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black Inca?
The black inca is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia....
Where can I report a Black Inca sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Inca on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blainc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
236
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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