Species profile
About this species
The Bronzy Inca is a medium-sized hummingbird found across the Andean mountain ranges of South America, recognised by its bronzy-green plumage & distinctive white chest patch. The species inhabits montane forest edges & cloud forests at elevations typically ranging from 1500 to 3000 metres. It is a robust, fast-moving nectarivore that frequently visits flowering shrubs & epiphytic plants along forest margins.
Montane cloud forests & forest edges along the Andes, typically at elevations between 1500 & 3000 metres, spanning Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru & Bolivia.
Where to photograph
Where our trips feature this species
You can photograph Bronzy Inca with us in Colombia.
These departures are part of our South America programme.
In the field, David Miles helps guests make the most of these encounters.
Field notes
Photography notes
Early morning hours between dawn & 9am are ideal for activity & favourable light. The dry season months of June to September generally offer clearer skies & more consistent conditions in Andean cloud forests.
Position yourself near flowering Heliconia or other tubular blooms where the bird regularly feeds, allowing for predictable flight paths & repeated visits. Use a fast shutter speed of at least 1/1600s to freeze the rapid wingbeats & capture sharp detail in the iridescent plumage. Arrive early in the morning when light is soft & the birds are most actively foraging, giving you better exposure & more natural behaviour to capture.
Available holidays
Trips featuring Bronzy Inca
The holidays below are pulled from the same species relationship, so the guide stays tied to live departures rather than becoming a static article.