Brown inca
The brown inca (Coeligena wilsoni), is a species of hummingbird. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Unlike most hummingbirds, the brown inca are not brightly colored. Instead they are plain brown with a white patch on the shoulder and an iridescent purple throat if seen in the best light.
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Genus: | Coeligena
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Coeligena wilsoni |
References
- BirdLife International (2004). Coeligena wilsoni. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 17 December 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern.