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Purple-throated Sunangel

Heliangelus viola

Least Concern
날개 폭
12.6 cm
체중
5.433333333333333 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

소개

보라벌새(Heliangelus viola)는 에콰도르에서 페루까지 해발 1,800–3,200m 안데스 구름숲에 서식하는 10–11cm 소형 벌새다.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 12.6 cm 5.0 in
체중 5.433333333333333 g 0.19 oz

식별

깃털

Peruvian Metaltail: males with iridescent violet gorget; metallic green back; very long bill; females green above; pale spotted underparts

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

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.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

산란 수

2

소리

노래

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

분류학

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

Distribution

Purple-throated Sunangel has been recorded in 2 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

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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