Purple-throated Sunangel
Heliangelus viola
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heliangelus-viola"></birdfyi-bird>The Purple-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus viola) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.6 cm and a weight of 5.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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El solángel violáceo es un colibrí pequeño de los bosques nublados andinos del sur de Ecuador y el norte de Perú. El macho tiene partes superiores verde brillante y un gorjal violáceo-púrpura iridiscente llamativo. Se alimenta del néctar de flores en los bosques nublados andinos. La hembra es más apagada. Esta especie se considera de distribución restringida y puede verse afectada por la pérdida de bosque nublado.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 12,6 cm | 5.0 in |
| Peso | 5,433333333333333 g | 0.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found in Andean cloud forests of southern Ecuador and northern Peru at 1,600–3,000 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore strongly associated with Ericaceae in treeline habitats. Catches small insects on the wing for essential amino acids.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Soft, liquid warbling with gentle character; mellow notes flowing easily in quiet musical phrase at forest edge.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Heliangelus |
| Especies | Heliangelus viola |
Distribution
Purple-throated Sunangel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family