Royal Sunangel vs Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Heliangelus regalis compared with Nesophlox lyrura
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Royal Sunangel | Lyre-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliangelus regalis | Nesophlox lyrura |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.4 cm (4.1 in) | 8.0 cm (3.1 in) |
| Weight | 3.95 g (0.14 oz) | 2.425 g (0.09 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of restricted Andean endemism zone; forages at sparse Ericaceae and Gentianaceae blooms. Supplements with … | Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small insects and spiders … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Royal Sunangel
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing quality; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near blossoms.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Sharp, emphatic chip note with metallic quality; single clean staccato sound repeated at measured intervals.
Geographic Range & Migration
Royal Sunangel
Endemic to a small area of the Río Marañón drainage in northern Peru at 1,800–2,800 m. Critically endangered.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Endemic to Jamaica. Resident in forests and gardens across the island from lowlands to highlands.
Conservation Status
Royal Sunangel
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
Royal Sunangel
Fire-throated Metaltail: males with glittering fire-red gorget; metallic green above; white pectoral tufts; females green with spots below
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Mexican Woodnymph: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; white flanks; females green above; spotted white below
About These Birds
Royal Sunangel
A stunning hummingbird (10-12 cm) endemic to a tiny range in the northern Peruvian Andes at 1,500-2,500 m. Males have a brilliant deep blue throat and forked tail. Classified as Endangered due to extremely restricted range in the Cordillera del Cóndor. Nectarivore of cloud forest.
Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to Jamaica. Males have a deeply forked, lyre-shaped tail. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest and garden flowers. Recently split from Bahama Woodstar. A Jamaican near-endemic.