Royal Sunangel
Heliangelus regalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heliangelus-regalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Royal Sunangel (Heliangelus regalis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.4 cm and a weight of 4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Sobre
O beija-flor-anjo-real é um chamativo beija-flor da floresta nublada do norte do Peru. O macho apresenta partes superiores azul-púrpura brilhante e partes inferiores azul-intenso. É uma das espécies mais belas da região andina. Habita nas florestas nubladas e matos do norte do Peru. A perda de habitat e a sua distribuição extremamente restrita classificam-no como espécie em perigo.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 10,4 cm | 4.1 in |
| Peso | 3,95 g | 0.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Endemic to a small area of the Río Marañón drainage in northern Peru at 1,800–2,800 m. Critically endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of restricted Andean endemism zone; forages at sparse Ericaceae and Gentianaceae blooms. Supplements with arthropods.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing quality; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near blossoms.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Família | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Heliangelus |
| Espécies | Heliangelus regalis |
Distribution
Royal Sunangel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family