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Royal Sunangel

Heliangelus regalis

Near Threatened
Envergadura
10,4 cm
Peso
3,95 g
Família
Trochilidae
Ordem
Caprimulgiformes

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

Identificação

Plumagem

Fire-throated Metaltail: males with glittering fire-red gorget; metallic green above; white pectoral tufts; females green with spots below

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

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

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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Perguntas frequentes

What does the Royal Sunangel eat?
Nectarivore of restricted Andean endemism zone; forages at sparse Ericaceae and Gentianaceae blooms. Supplements with arthropods.
Where does the Royal Sunangel live?
Endemic to a small area of the Río Marañón drainage in northern Peru at 1,800–2,800 m. Critically endangered.
Is the Royal Sunangel endangered?
The Royal Sunangel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Royal Sunangel sound like?
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing quality; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near blossoms.
How big is the Royal Sunangel?
The Royal Sunangel has a wingspan of 10.4 cm, weight of 3.95 g.
What order and family does the Royal Sunangel belong to?
The Royal Sunangel (Heliangelus regalis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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