About the Collared Inca
The collared inca is a species of hummingbird found in humid Andean forests from western Venezuela through Colombia and Ecuador to Peru. It is very distinctive in having a white chest-patch and white on the tail. Like other hummingbirds it takes energy from flower nectar, while the plant benefits from the symbiotic relationship by being pollinated. Its protein source is small arthropods such as insects. It is normally solitary and can be found at varying heights above the ground, often in the open.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Coeligena torquata |
| Species Codes | colinc1, COIN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Collared Inca belong to?
The Collared Inca (Coeligena torquata) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Collared Inca?
The collared inca is a species of hummingbird found in humid Andean forests from western Venezuela through Colombia and Ecuador to Peru. It is very distinctive in having a white chest-patch and white on the tail. Like other hummingbirds it takes energy from flower nectar, while the plant benefits fr...
Where can I report a Collared Inca sighting?
You can log sightings of Collared Inca on eBird (ebird.org) using species code colinc1, or on iNaturalist.
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