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Merida Sunangel

Heliangelus spencei

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
11.7 cm
वजन
5.0 g
कुल
Trochilidae
गण
Caprimulgiformes

The Merida Sunangel (Heliangelus spencei) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.7 cm and a weight of 5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the Andes of western Venezuela (Mérida) at 2,400-3,500 m. Males have a glittering purple throat. Green plumage. Nectarivore of páramo and cloud forest edges. A range-restricted Venezuelan endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 11.7 cm 4.6 in
वजन 5.0 g 0.18 oz

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Endemic to the Mérida Andes of Venezuela in cloud forest and páramo edge. 2,200–3,400 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore defending territories around productive Ericaceae patches. Supplements with tiny insects and spiders from foliage.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP.

अंडों की संख्या

2

ध्वनि

गीत

Rough, buzzy trill with scratchy edge; coarse sustained notes with raw texture carrying across dense tropical scrub.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
कुल Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Heliangelus
प्रजातियां Heliangelus spencei

Distribution

Merida Sunangel has been recorded in 1 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What does the Merida Sunangel eat?
Nectarivore defending territories around productive Ericaceae patches. Supplements with tiny insects and spiders from foliage.
Where does the Merida Sunangel live?
Endemic to the Mérida Andes of Venezuela in cloud forest and páramo edge. 2,200–3,400 m elevation.
Is the Merida Sunangel endangered?
The Merida Sunangel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Merida Sunangel nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Merida Sunangel sound like?
Rough, buzzy trill with scratchy edge; coarse sustained notes with raw texture carrying across dense tropical scrub.
How big is the Merida Sunangel?
The Merida Sunangel has a wingspan of 11.7 cm, weight of 5.0 g.
What order and family does the Merida Sunangel belong to?
The Merida Sunangel (Heliangelus spencei) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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