Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Heliangelus amethysticollis
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A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 2,000-3,500 m. Males have a glittering amethyst-purple throat. Green plumage with rufous underparts. Nectarivore of montane forest and páramo edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 12,6 cm | 5.0 in |
| Gewicht | 5,433333333333334 g | 0.19 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Perija Metaltail: deep violet-blue breast shield; shining metallic green above; white postocular stripe; females duller with spotted below
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found in Andean cloud forests from southern Peru through Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m elevation. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore foraging at Ericaceae shrubs and epiphytic orchids in cloud forest. Gleans small insects from flower petals.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Soft, descending melodic phrase; gentle notes stepping smoothly down the scale in quiet, unhurried musical progression.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Heliangelus |
| Arten | Heliangelus amethysticollis |
Distribution
Amethyst-throated Sunangel has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family