Royal Sunangel
Heliangelus regalis
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A stunning hummingbird (10-12 cm) endemic to a tiny range in the northern Peruvian Andes at 1,500-2,500 m. Males have a brilliant deep blue throat and forked tail. Classified as Endangered due to extremely restricted range in the Cordillera del Cóndor. Nectarivore of cloud forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 10,4 cm | 4.1 in |
| Ağırlık | 3,95 g | 0.14 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Fire-throated Metaltail: males with glittering fire-red gorget; metallic green above; white pectoral tufts; females green with spots below
Habitat & Range
Coğrafi Dağılım
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.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Ses
Şarkı
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing quality; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near blossoms.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familya | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Heliangelus |
| Türler | Heliangelus regalis |
Distribution
Royal Sunangel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family