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Orange-throated Sunangel

Heliangelus mavors

Least Concern
Envergure
12,7 cm
Poids
4,15 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes

The Orange-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus mavors) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.7 cm and a weight of 4.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in cloud forests of Venezuela and Colombia at 1,500-3,000 m. Males have an iridescent orange throat gorget. Green plumage. Nectarivore of montane forest undergrowth and edges. An Andean highland specialist.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 12,7 cm 5.0 in
Poids 4,15 g 0.15 oz

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia and northwestern Venezuela in cloud forest. 1,800–2,800 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of montane Ericaceae and epiphyte flowers. Supplements nectar with small arthropods gleaned near blooms.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Rapid, mechanical clicking trill; quick staccato notes strung evenly in dry sequence typical of swift species.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famille Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Heliangelus
Espèces Heliangelus mavors

Distribution

Orange-throated Sunangel has been recorded in 3 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

What does the Orange-throated Sunangel eat?
Nectarivore of montane Ericaceae and epiphyte flowers. Supplements nectar with small arthropods gleaned near blooms.
Where does the Orange-throated Sunangel live?
Endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia and northwestern Venezuela in cloud forest. 1,800–2,800 m elevation.
Is the Orange-throated Sunangel endangered?
The Orange-throated Sunangel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Orange-throated Sunangel sound like?
Rapid, mechanical clicking trill; quick staccato notes strung evenly in dry sequence typical of swift species.
How big is the Orange-throated Sunangel?
The Orange-throated Sunangel has a wingspan of 12.7 cm, weight of 4.15 g.
What order and family does the Orange-throated Sunangel belong to?
The Orange-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus mavors) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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