Orange-throated Sunangel
Heliangelus mavors
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A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in cloud forests of Venezuela and Colombia at 1,500-3,000 m. Males have an iridescent orange throat gorget. Green plumage. Nectarivore of montane forest undergrowth and edges. An Andean highland specialist.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.7 cm | 5.0 in |
| Weight | 4.15 g | 0.15 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Giant Hummingbird: bronze-green above; rufous-buff underparts; white rump patch; pale supercilium; largest hummingbird; monomorphic
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia and northwestern Venezuela in cloud forest. 1,800–2,800 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of montane Ericaceae and epiphyte flowers. Supplements nectar with small arthropods gleaned near blooms.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Rapid, mechanical clicking trill; quick staccato notes strung evenly in dry sequence typical of swift species.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Heliangelus |
| Species | Heliangelus mavors |
Distribution
Orange-throated Sunangel has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family