Tourmaline Sunangel
Heliangelus exortis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heliangelus-exortis"></birdfyi-bird>The Tourmaline Sunangel (Heliangelus exortis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.2 cm and a weight of 5.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
O beija-flor-anjo-de-colar-tornassol é um pequeno beija-flor das florestas nubladas andinas da Colômbia e Equador. O macho apresenta partes superiores verde-brilhante e uma gorjeira tornassol-iridescente vistosa. Alimenta-se do néctar de flores na floresta nublada. A fêmea é mais apagada com partes inferiores mosqueadas. Contribui para a polinização de muitas plantas dos Andes colombianos e equatorianos.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 12,2 cm | 4.8 in |
| Peso | 5,3 g | 0.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Found in cloud forests of Colombia and western Venezuela at 1,800–3,200 m. Fairly common in its limited range.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting narrow tubular blooms of cloud-forest shrubs. Supplements diet with small spiders caught near resting sites.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Melodic, two-note ascending call; pure first tone rising to brighter second note, given repeatedly with clear projection.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Família | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Heliangelus |
| Espécies | Heliangelus exortis |
Distribution
Tourmaline Sunangel has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family