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Royal Sunangel

Heliangelus regalis

Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
10,4 cm
Gewicht
3,95 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

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

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Fire-throated Metaltail: males with glittering fire-red gorget; metallic green above; white pectoral tufts; females green with spots below

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

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

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.

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What does the Royal Sunangel eat?
Nectarivore of restricted Andean endemism zone; forages at sparse Ericaceae and Gentianaceae blooms. Supplements with arthropods.
Where does the Royal Sunangel live?
Endemic to a small area of the Río Marañón drainage in northern Peru at 1,800–2,800 m. Critically endangered.
Is the Royal Sunangel endangered?
The Royal Sunangel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Royal Sunangel sound like?
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing quality; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near blossoms.
How big is the Royal Sunangel?
The Royal Sunangel has a wingspan of 10.4 cm, weight of 3.95 g.
What order and family does the Royal Sunangel belong to?
The Royal Sunangel (Heliangelus regalis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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