Royal Sunangel
Heliangelus regalis
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="heliangelus-regalis"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/heliangelus-regalis/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/heliangelus-regalis/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/heliangelus-regalis/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="heliangelus-regalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Royal Sunangel (Heliangelus regalis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.4 cm and a weight of 4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
On this page
Über uns
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 10,4 cm | 4.1 in |
| Gewicht | 3,95 g | 0.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to a small area of the Río Marañón drainage in northern Peru at 1,800–2,800 m. Critically endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of restricted Andean endemism zone; forages at sparse Ericaceae and Gentianaceae blooms. Supplements with arthropods.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing quality; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near blossoms.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Heliangelus |
| Arten | Heliangelus regalis |
Distribution
Royal Sunangel has been recorded in 2 countries.
countries highlighted
External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What does the Royal Sunangel eat?
Where does the Royal Sunangel live?
Is the Royal Sunangel endangered?
What does the Royal Sunangel sound like?
How big is the Royal Sunangel?
What order and family does the Royal Sunangel belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family