Royal Sunangel vs Lyre-tailed Hummingbird
Heliangelus regalis comparado con Nesophlox lyrura
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Royal Sunangel | Lyre-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Heliangelus regalis | Nesophlox lyrura |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 10,4 cm (4.1 in) | 8,0 cm (3.1 in) |
| Peso | 3,95 g (0.14 oz) | 2,425 g (0.09 oz) |
| Dieta | 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 … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 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.
Estado de conservación
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
El solángel real es un colibrí llamativo del bosque nublado del norte de Perú. El macho presenta partes superiores azul-púrpura brillante y partes inferiores azul intenso. Es una de las especies más bellas de la región andina. Habita en los bosques nublados y matorrales del norte de Perú. La pérdida de hábitat y su distribución extremadamente restringida lo clasifican como especie en peligro.
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.