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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เกี่ยวกับเรา
A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,500-3,000 m. Males have a glittering multi-colored throat flashing green, orange, and purple like a tourmaline gemstone. Nectarivore of montane forest edges and Ericaceae-rich habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 12.2 cm | 4.8 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 5.3 g | 0.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
อาณาเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์
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.
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
จำนวนไข่
2
เสียง
เสียงร้อง
Melodic, two-note ascending call; pure first tone rising to brighter second note, given repeatedly with clear projection.
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Heliangelus |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Heliangelus exortis |
Distribution
Tourmaline Sunangel has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family