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Purple-throated Sunangel

Heliangelus viola

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
12,6 cm
Berat
5,433333333333333 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Purple-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus viola) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). 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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Tentang

A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Ecuador to Peru at 1,800-3,200 m. Males have a deep purple-violet throat gorget. Green plumage. Nectarivore of montane forest edges, particularly partial to flowering Ericaceae shrubs.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 12,6 cm 5.0 in
Berat 5,433333333333333 g 0.19 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Soft, liquid warbling with gentle character; mellow notes flowing easily in quiet musical phrase at forest edge.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Heliangelus
Spesies Heliangelus viola

Distribution

Purple-throated Sunangel has been recorded in 2 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Purple-throated Sunangel eat?
Nectarivore strongly associated with Ericaceae in treeline habitats. Catches small insects on the wing for essential amino acids.
Where does the Purple-throated Sunangel live?
Found in Andean cloud forests of southern Ecuador and northern Peru at 1,600–3,000 m elevation.
Is the Purple-throated Sunangel endangered?
The Purple-throated Sunangel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Purple-throated Sunangel sound like?
Soft, liquid warbling with gentle character; mellow notes flowing easily in quiet musical phrase at forest edge.
How big is the Purple-throated Sunangel?
The Purple-throated Sunangel has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 5.433333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Purple-throated Sunangel belong to?
The Purple-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus viola) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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