Amethyst-throated Sunangel

Amethyst-throated Sunangel

Heliangelus amethysticollis

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
12.6 cm
น้ำหนัก
5.433333333333334 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Trochilidae
อันดับ
Caprimulgiformes

เกี่ยวกับเรา

A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 2,000-3,500 m. Males have a glittering amethyst-purple throat. Green plumage with rufous underparts. Nectarivore of montane forest and páramo edges.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
กว้างปีก 12.6 cm 5.0 in
น้ำหนัก 5.433333333333334 g 0.19 oz

การยืนยันชนิดพันธุ์

ขนนก

Perija Metaltail: deep violet-blue breast shield; shining metallic green above; white postocular stripe; females duller with spotted below

Habitat & Range

อาณาเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์

Found in Andean cloud forests from southern Peru through Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m elevation. Resident.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore foraging at Ericaceae shrubs and epiphytic orchids in cloud forest. Gleans small insects from flower petals.

สถานะการอนุรักษ์

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

Nest type: CP.

จำนวนไข่

2

เสียง

เสียงร้อง

Soft, descending melodic phrase; gentle notes stepping smoothly down the scale in quiet, unhurried musical progression.

อนุกรมวิทยา

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
วงศ์ตระกูล Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Heliangelus
ชนิดพันธุ์ Heliangelus amethysticollis

Distribution

Amethyst-throated Sunangel has been recorded in 3 countries.

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External Databases

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What does the Amethyst-throated Sunangel eat?
Nectarivore foraging at Ericaceae shrubs and epiphytic orchids in cloud forest. Gleans small insects from flower petals.
Where does the Amethyst-throated Sunangel live?
Found in Andean cloud forests from southern Peru through Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m elevation. Resident.
Is the Amethyst-throated Sunangel endangered?
The Amethyst-throated Sunangel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amethyst-throated Sunangel nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Amethyst-throated Sunangel sound like?
Soft, descending melodic phrase; gentle notes stepping smoothly down the scale in quiet, unhurried musical progression.
How big is the Amethyst-throated Sunangel?
The Amethyst-throated Sunangel has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 5.433333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Amethyst-throated Sunangel belong to?
The Amethyst-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus amethysticollis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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